From riverbanks to shallow lakes, Spinosaurus combined display, biomechanics and hunting power in one of evolution’s strangest designs.

What do crayfish and the metal mercury tell us about clean water? What do animal adaptations tell us about their environment. Meet a scientist who studies crayfish and hopes they will show him how ...

Scientists have discovered that once a mammal has become fully aquatic, it passes a threshold that makes a return to terrestrial landscapes almost impossible. When you purchase through links on our ...

Which animal is the fastest aquatic mammal in the world? Discover why dolphins hold this title, along with their swimming ...

Tens of millions of years ago, whales looked quite a bit different than they do today. Instead of gliding through the water, they had legs and hooves and walked on land — though some did take the ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

The transition from aquatic to terrestrial life has been one of the most significant evolutionary challenges. This decisive process in the evolution of life on Earth required a profound renewal of the ...

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Researchers have found that nearly one fifth of all spider families are associated with saltwater or freshwater aquatic habitats. Their findings address the common misconception that all spiders dwell ...

Animal populations from urban areas show significantly higher resilience to stressful environmental conditions. The mussel and crustacean species studied were able to adapt to disturbed environments, ...