A long-term study to track the movements of commercially valuable fish species might have been a waste of time, thanks to crafty seals.

A Doncaster museum found that an old plaster cast of an ichthyosaur was in fact a brand new species.

Why do zebras have stripes? Perhaps to cool off, according to new research.

Despite being such conspicuous animals, researchers still know surprisingly little about giraffes.

The common perception of bat calls consists of squeaks and chirps. But many bats, including Mexican free-tailed bats of Austin, TX, sing to one another.

Unbeknownst to unsuspecting residents, a large number of leopards are prowling the fields and backyards of populated agricultural lands in India. 

Biological research tracks predatory carnivores, who are increasingly veering into North American cities.