Scientists call them “living fossils,” creatures whose bodies resemble ancient ancestors recorded in stone. They’ve endured ...

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 ...

Some animals seem out of place at first glance. Sometimes that can be chalked up to the limits of imagination, but other ...

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

‘Someone’s got to help’: Minnesota volunteers give injured, orphaned animals a chance Staff of nonprofit wildlife rehab center near Menahga, Minnesota, care for abandoned and injured animals ...

This video counts down seven animals that show remarkable problem-solving, communication, and learning skills. From dolphins to crows, each example highlights how animal intelligence challenges ...

Scientific research increasingly reveals that animal intelligence extends far beyond basic instincts. These extraordinary examples demonstrate complex thinking, emotional depth, and problem ...

Logic test without words The basic idea is simple: If an animal learns that A is better than B, and B is better than C, can it figure out that A is better than C - even though it's never seen A and C ...

How researchers measure the logical reasoning of monkeys, pigeons, rats, fish and wasps shapes how they understand mental processes in animals − and in people.

In this task, animals are shown a set of three pictures and asked which one goes with the center image. For example, if white triangle (A1) is shown, choosing red square (B1) earns a reward, while ...