Evolution is an incredible process that has filled our world with a richly diverse set of species. In this sense, it is a brilliantly creative process that finds various ways to solve issues. But ...

In South American rainforests, giant anteaters dig into termite mounds with their long, sticky tongues. In Africa and Asia, pangolins and aardvarks use strong claws to break into ant nests. These ...

Omnivores' diets may depend on the amount of salt in their environments. This story is from Inside Science. For some meat-eating animals, the thirst for blood may actually be a craving for salt, ...

Research shows that some ants have learned how to treat their wounds, revealing one of the clearest examples of medical ...

A curious old folk practice claimed that contact with ants could transfer their energy and vitality to humans. This belief ...

Illness usually brings trouble in the animal world. A weak member may be pushed aside, attacked, or left behind.

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...