Vampire bats rely on amino acids from their blood diet to fuel their exercise, scientists discovered after observing the ...

From the formation of inner ear bones to the rise of hair to cover our bodies, these developments made us distinct from other ...

"To me, it's always exciting to get to name something new, something that's brand new to science," Eberle said. "Its genus ...

Researchers have discovered the mummified remains of a woolly rhinoceros with a hump, confirming the accuracy of ancient cave ...

Nature's marvels never cease to amaze us, and among the vast array of creatures that inhabit our planet, one mammal stands ...

If you've ever thought to yourself, "Gee I sure would like to see some vampire bats on treadmills," then do we have the ...

After getting wet, many hairy mammals–particularly dogs–shake off the excess ... The findings are detailed in a study published November 7 in the journal Science. The wet dog shakes are an effective ...

Rising H5N1 bird flu cases in the U.S. prompted the CDC to study the virus in ferrets, revealing it may have the potential to ...

When hairy mammals feel something on their back, they’ll pull out the “wet dog shakes”. If you’ve ever been within the splash zone of a dog just getting out of the pool, you’ll likely have been on the ...

Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a study ...

It’s not just the cold and Christmas cookies. Here’s the biology of why winter makes people sleepier, hungrier, and even ...