From tool-using chimpanzees to puzzle-solving capuchins, the primate world is packed with surprising brainpower. But how do the planet’s cleverest monkeys and apes really compare with human intelligen ...

Visitors interact with researchers during the R&D Showcase at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad ...

If you’ve ever spotted a spotted owl, listened to the melodic tones of a song sparrow or just want to get out of the house and enjoy nature, ...

Deep within the tropical rainforests of Central and South America lives one of the most powerful birds on Earth: the harpy eagle. With massive talons, immense strength, and an imposing presence, this ...

In her Netflix series, Vladimir, Julia May Jonas attempts to tame the slippery characters and weighty themes in her novel. That’s a pity.

Lions, Africa’s largest predators, are a near-universal source of fear for the continent’s wildlife. But in Kenya, it’s the king of the jungle that’s now becoming fearful — of domestic livestock. In ...

A new study of chimpanzee and bonobo groups at zoos reveals similar levels of aggression. However, scientists found stark sex-based differences between the species.

More than 3 million years ago, when our ancient ancestors embodied by the iconic Lucy were roaming the African landscape, they would have feared a big, bad crocodile with a prominent lump on its head, ...

Wondering about the most dangerous birds on Earth? We've compiled this list of the Top 20 scariest birds — some that have ...

Millions of years ago, some prehistoric otters grew far larger than any species alive today. Fossils of the giant otter Siamogale show a powerful predator with jaws capable of crushing hard shells and ...

Many mammals have fur the color of brown and black. Why don't they have more exotic colors, like purple and neon pink?