The Earth is home to some amazing animals, and many of them are well-known. Everybody knows how quick cheetahs are, how big elephants can grow, and how adorable chipmunks can be. But there are some ...

Arabian sand boas live in deserts on the Arabian Peninsula, where they lie buried in the sand with only their derpy eyes peeking out as they wait for prey. Rather than throw its old head cases away, ...

Nature pulls off some amazing surprises when it comes to reproduction, especially among animals that produce massive broods ...

The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences' special exhibit Extreme Mammals opens Saturday. The exhibit, which comes from the American Museum of Natural History, features the biggest, smallest and most ...

The new research is the first to look back at early mammals in full color. Using advanced fossil imaging methods and a thorough examination of the pigment-producing cells present in living mammals, ...

New research has dramatically expanded the known roster of mammals on Earth. A new review published in the Journal of ...

Discover more about the special animals that each of the 50 states chose, their conservation status, and their significance.

Arctic giants, bowhead whales, possess incredible adaptations for survival in freezing, ice-covered waters. Their massive size, thick blubber, and unique bow-shaped skulls allow them to break ice and ...

Mammals only have one life to live, but the length of that life varies greatly. While some shrews shuffle off this mortal coil in less than 14 months, bowhead whales can swim in Arctic waters for more ...

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Binturongs' popcorn perfume plays a vital role in communication, helping them mark their territory and signal their presence to others in dense tropical rainforests.