And only recently have scientists – including us – started to get a better grasp of their unique behaviour and crucial role in the ecosystem.      A cousin of the Tasmanian devil      The kultarr is a ...

Scientists observed male blue-lined octopuses injecting tetrodotoxin into females, which rendered them immobile for mating ...

If you ever come across a wild animal, it’s important to know what to do. The New York State Department of Environmental ...

The technology allows conservationists to accurately record the number of grey seals in the island's waters and can also help ...

A new-to-science species of praying mantis found in Iran has been named as a symbol of universal freedom. Sinaiella azadi was ...

Wildlife lovers should avoid painting sheds in trendy bright colours - because it deters birds. A report by eco-experts urged ...

Among the newly identified species is a pygmy pipehorse, a 4-centimeter (1.6-inch) master of camouflage found in Sodwana Bay, off the coast of South Africa in the Indian Ocean. It is the first record ...

Squid possess specialized organs that function similarly to solar cells, generating energy that powers their remarkable camouflage.

The desert mule deer is a common sight in west Texas, but wildlife biologists in the area came across an extremely uncommon ...

Leucism is the absence of pigmentation in an animal's skin or fur – but, unlike albinism, does not affect the color of the ...

The Sumatran tiger, the rarest tiger species, is known for its unique physical traits, including close-set stripes and webbed ...