The discovery, in a bizarre animal not closely related to birds, could change how scientists think about the origin of ...

Body coverings such as hair and feathers have played a central role in evolution. They enabled warm-bloodedness by insulating ...

Called osteoderms, the chain mail-like plates may have helped some species adapt to Australia’s harsh environment ...

A new study has found that horses with higher parasitic loads also have worse coat conditions, thanks to the development of a ...

This octopus breaks the rules and leaves its tidal pool, crossing the rocky coastline before diving into another tidal pool ...

Mudskippers may be fish, but they spend 90% of their time out of the water, walking through mud and climbing trees.

Australian goannas adapted remarkably well to harsh climates. Scientists looking for hidden bone structures in lizards may be ...

Nature showcases incredible shape-shifting abilities in various animals for survival. From the mimic octopus's deceptive ...

Mirasaura grauvogeli had a featherlike crest and a tail like a monkey. “It's been a long time since I've been so blown away by a new fossil discovery.” ...

The animal's hair is the problem. Many people talk about an "animal hair allergy" a first misunderstanding. "I think the term ...

We know animals eat all kinds of things. Some stick to plants, others hunt smaller animals. But a few go for something most ...

Most people are familiar with the dangerous snakes and spiders in Delaware. But there are other critters to worry about.