Cambrian Period fossils date to about 512 million years ago Fossils show invertebrates of various shapes and sizes They reveal animal legs, gills, guts, eyes and even nerves Jan 28 (Reuters) - ...

For almost two decades, scientists have debated whether sponges or comb jellies are the first animal lineage. Now some are calling for a more harmonious approach. Which animals came first? For more ...

There are few things more joyful, if occasionally nerve-wracking, than having a pet in your home. And plenty of people agree. According to the American Pet Products Association, around 94 million ...

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Across the planet, animals are increasingly suffering from chronic illnesses once seen only in humans. Cats, dogs, cows, and even marine life are facing rising rates of cancer, diabetes, arthritis, ...

Researchers warn that they can distort our connection to wildlife. By Margherita Bassi Published Nov 8, 2025 10:00 AM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

It’s the AI-nimal Kingdom. The internet is becoming inundated with AI-generated wildlife clips, from bizarre interspecies playdates to animal trampoline sessions. While they might be adorable, these ...

Antelopes, buffalo and rhinos are among the 15 most poached animals of 2025, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has revealed. Other animals on the list include elephants, apes and lions, ...

Liberty Wildlife is wrapping up its busy season after helping thousands of native birds, reptiles, and mammals affected by human activity and extreme heat across Arizona. The Phoenix-based wildlife ...

Language shapes the way we view our world. In the field of wildlife conservation, even very subtle word choices drive peoples’ perceptions around individual species or situations. These word choices ...

New York City’s largest animal shelter hit a sad milestone. Rocky, an 11-year-old senior dog surrendered by his owner, became the 1,000th animal at the Animal Care Centers of New York City, which ...