UNC Greensboro researcher Bryan McLean helped identify a new species of squirrel. How he and collaborators found the Snake River Plains ground squirrel in Idaho: ...

Humanity may not be extraordinary but rather the natural evolutionary outcome for our planet and likely others, according to a new model for how intelligent life developed on Earth.

A small population of California burrowing owls is getting a helping hand when it comes to romance—from a team of devoted ...

Humans evolved late in Earth history. While this timing inspired the conclusion that humanlike life is a cosmic improbability ...

As beautiful as nature can be, it can also create some harrowing scenes. Just take, for instance, this beautiful, young Sika Deer that nearly died after falling through an icy lake in New York.

The cuddly, colorful parrots have become a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to know about the famously affectionate ...

From noise pollution to rubbish, here are some of the ways we humans have made it more difficult for animals to find a mate ...

Solitary lifestyles such as this are remarkably widespread across the animal kingdom. Even among mammals – a generally ...

If you’re walking around Hoboken this Valentine’s Day, it's likely you’ll run into a pigeon blocking the sidewalk. Before you ...

While body odour and even tears may influence behaviour, love is far more complex than a whiff of sweat or a drops of tears ...

Concern over coyote overpopulation were raised at a recent Irving City Council meeting. Texas Parks and Wildlife officials ...