Research into hibernating animals reveals that memory lives in the cell and life is defined by the persistence of embodied information.

Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...

These “walking sharks” can lay eggs without spending extra energy, rewriting what scientists thought they knew about reproduction.

Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic shedding locked in monogamy, boosted cooperation, and paved the way for their ...

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biology have discovered a remarkably streamlined strategy for developmental ...

There are several myths surrounding the Virginia opossum’s reproductive biology. Opossums do not give birth through their nose! Females have two wombs and three vaginas. Males have a bifurcated ...

The homesteading pros at Gold Shaw Farm predict how the goose will likely reproduce on their farm. Trump repeats wild Bin Laden claim that's been proven false What to know about the Venezuelan oil ...

You’ve heard of birds flying south to escape the winter, but do you know how chipmunks spend the colder months? Eastern chipmunks dig their burrows near decaying logs or stone piles, carving out a ...

The inaugural Pet Lovers' Choice Awards will culminate in a live event hosted by Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias in Los Angeles on Feb. 24 Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

Some animal abilities are so unusual that science still can’t explain how they work. These are real, well-documented behaviors that continue to surprise researchers. Even with advanced tools and ...

When danger approaches, many creatures seem to follow the ancient proverb that “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Researchers have recently been finding subtle ways that animals communicate with ...