Before scientists shed light on what they were, teeth that washed up on ocean shores were often mistaken for dragon teeth. It ...

Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed. Whales can be found in every ocean, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. When we think about the scope of our world’s diversity, ...

Humans live in a world abundant in salt, but this everyday seasoning is a luxury for wild herbivores, and it's far from clear how these animals get enough.

Due to its vast size — stretching from Canada and Greenland in the north, to Mexico in the south — North America contains a vast range of habitats. From land to sea, there are forests, mountains, ...

New Volvo includes a system that helps prevent collisions with large animals. — -- Moo-ve over! Volvo showed off its large animal detection system at the New York International Auto show this ...

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Animals have horns for a variety of reasons. From being used for defense against other animals, to fighting off other males of the same species during mating season, designating hierarchy within the ...

KETTERING — The Humane Society of Greater Dayton removed 68 animals from a Kettering house during a “large-scale” animal neglect case, according to a spokesperson from the organization. 45 cats, seven ...