This Beetle's Penis Could Inspire a Better Catheter
Some beetles have terrifying, spiky penises, but others have nice smooth ones.
Holiday Fun: Easy At-Home Science For Your Festivities
Forget merry and bright. It's time to feel merry and smart.
All Snake Susceptible to Deadly Fungal Infection
"This really is a worst-case scenario."
Kitten Born With Two Faces Is Beating the Odds
This kitten was born on December 12 and appears healthy so far.
Exclusive: Rhino Poaching Reaches Devastating Height
Poachers sell the horns for various purposes.
Oldest Fossil Raises Hope of Finding Life Elsewhere
This stunning discovery pushes the limits of our understanding about how and when life started.
Plastic Pollution Kills 1,000 Sea Turtles Per Year
At least 1,000 turtles die every year from plastic in the ocean.
Great Tits on TV Can Teach Birds Not to Eat Gross Bugs
If a bird sees their friend spitting out an insect, it's safe to assume that insect is gross.
Sex Between Different Animal Species Is Fairly Common
Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and even insects will have sex outside their own species.
Shark Attacks in Australia Prompt New Drones With A.I.
These drones can spot a shark and drop rescue devices.
Beloved Great White Shark Mary Lee Is Missing
The shark's 129,000 Twitter followers are sorely missing her.
Oldest Plesiosaur, a Swimming Reptile, Discovered
These animals looked like the Loch Ness Monster, with long necks and sharp teeth.
Five of the World's Oldest Animals
That Greenland shark found to be 512 years old is not the only impressively long-lived animal.
Dinosaur Christmas Gift Ideas
There is something for even the most discerning dinosaur enthusiast.
The way that cockroaches run can inspire robots
Cockroaches, like horses, can scurry and run at multiple speeds.
Japanese Fishermen Aren't Sorry for Killing Dolphins
The annual dolphin slaughter is similar to American cattle slaughtering, said a representative.
Amber reveals blood-sucking tick on dinosaur feather
Ticks apparently sucked the fun out of dinosaur summers, too.
Only 100 Breeding Females of Right Whale Species Remain
Despite legal protection, North Atlantic right whales keep getting struck accidentally by fishing boats and entangled in gear.
Elephant and Giraffe Slaughter Widespread in Africa
Wildlife trafficking continues to affect the elephants, giraffes, buffalo and antelope in Garamba.
Greedy squirrel steals treats from holiday gift tray
When you leave food outside, wildlife will eat it.
Narwhal Hearts Almost Stop When Stressed
In most animals, stress and exercise increase heart rates.
Horseshoe Crab Looks like Darth Vader
Horseshoe crabs have survived five mass extinctions.
Jumping spider that hunts tadpoles discovered in India
The pollywog was even bigger than the arachnid.
Pizza Coyote Spotted in California With Pepperoni
"It was nearly half a pizza," he said. "This has got to be for herself."
Humans Butchered This Mammoth Found on Michigan Farm
Evidence suggests ancient humans may have hunted the mammoth and then stored the meat at the bottom of a pond.
Scientists to Eavesdrop on Crows Conversations
A noisy flock of crows gathers in the mornings and evenings on a University of Washington rooftop. What are they saying?
Pigeons have abstract intelligence
The humble urban birds scored as well as primates in an intelligence test.