Some animals possess traits so extreme that they are often mistaken for myths or exaggerations. Scientists have documented these species in detail, yet their behavior and biology continue to provoke ...

Most people think superpowers belong in comic books, but nature’s been handing them out for millions of years. Some animals can regrow lost limbs, detect electric fields, or even survive in outer ...

Imagine having the strength of a wolf, the balance of a cat, or the ability to fly like a bird. For centuries, these ideas have belonged to mythology and science fiction. Today, advances in genetics ...

Live animals are going extinct in Hollywood, as summer movies such as "Moana" and "Disclosure Day" opt for computer-generated creatures. Here's why.

Even without body parts that allowed for movement, new research shows—for the first time—that some of Earth's earliest animals managed to be picky about where they lived. These creatures from the ...