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Scientists have long focused on quantifying fear and other negative emotions in animals. Now they’re trying to measure ...

Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville will now be open year-round, offering a new Indoor Zoo Experience. In a Jan. 16 press release, Animal Adventure Park announced the Indoor Zoo Experience, which ...

Yinxu - known as the last capital of the Shang - is one of China’s most important archaeological sites, famous for oracle bone inscriptions and monumental burials. The new pits add another layer: not ...

These underground rodents are the first mammals found to actively choose air with lower-than-normal oxygen levels. Their remarkable ability to survive these conditions could offer a key model for rese ...

Discover the world’s oldest turtles, from Jonathan to Alagba, whose lifespans span centuries. Learn the science behind their longevity, historical significance and why they continue to fascinate ...

Zoo Knoxville will host a special "Dragon Day" on Saturday to celebrate Slim the Komodo Dragon and dive into the real and imaginary lore of dragons. Trump pulls US from 31 bodies in UN, already in ...

Brevard Zoo is mourning the death of Lorenzo, the first sloth ever born at the facility. The 7-year-old two-toed sloth was humanely euthanized following a critical decline in his health. Lorenzo was ...

It's that time of year again – and my personal favorite corner of science to look back on – when we recap the many fascinating discoveries in the plant and animal kingdom that made headlines in 2025.

Lehigh Valley Zoo welcomed a male common eland calf on Thanksgiving and said goodbye to one of its longest residents within days of each other. The calf, named Stacks by a zoo donor, was born Nov. 27 ...

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The animals at the Dallas and Fort Worth zoos are more than cute — they’re built for survival in surprising ways. From penguins crying salt to kangaroos pausing pregnancy, these and other biological ...