The Argentine black and white tegu, an invasive species native to South America, has been spotted in Key Largo and other ...

They have been around for more than 400 million years, making them one of the oldest known venomous animals on Earth that’s still going strong. All centipedes are venomous predators. By mixing up a ...

The number of fungi species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ has surpassed 1,000, confirming that deforestation, ...

Animal biotechnology is a branch of biotechnology in which molecular biology techniques are used to genetically engineer (i.e. modify the genome of) animals in order to improve their suitability ...

This is part of a series with Perfect Earth Project, a nonprofit dedicated to ecological gardening, on how you can be more ...

However, human emotions about animals can affect wildlife conservation efforts, so it is important to know where these fears come from. We’ve compiled a list of the most common animal phobias, as well ...

From the bumblebee bat to the Baluchistan pygmy jerboa, here are eight of the world's smallest mammals who thrive in a world ...

Of those 396 animals, under 25 of them are on the at-risk list. At-risk animals are pets who are at potential risk for euthanasia that are in urgent need of adoption, foster, or rescue assistance ...

Some journals are now treating species in this way. Figures: Under a new species heading, some journals list (a) only the major figure, some list (b) all figures (including maps, habitats and graphs), ...

The Ocean Census project has identified 866 new marine species, many from the deep seas, less than two years since its launch. The project announced its findings on March 10, marking the first ...

India, known for its rich biodiversity, designates official state animals to symbolise its ecological and cultural heritage. Each of the 28 states has a unique state animal, often chosen based on its ...