Color patterns seen in fish and other animals evolved to serve various purposes. Lagunatic Photo/iStock via Getty Images Plus A thought experiment can help visualize the challenge of achieving ...

Archaeologists have studied a bone fragment found on the territory of Abry du Mar and found that it was used by Neanderthals ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Patterns on animal skin, such as zebra stripes and poison frog color patches, serve various biological functions, including temperature ...

Neanderthals in France may have been strutting around in leather clothes with matching handbags more than 100,000 years ago.

Skinning deceased animals and gluing plants: Specimen preparation on display at the Bell Museum At the Bell Expeditions this week, scientists invite the public to see how they preserve plants and ...

In the wild, staying safe is one of the most important ways animals survive. Some hide or blend in with their surroundings, while others use sharp claws, teeth, or speed to protect themselves. But a ...

Some of these animals have evolved special adaptations to protect themselves from hostile environments and deadly predators. In fact, some of the most effective defenses these animals possess are ...