Complex neural circuits likely arose independently in birds and mammals, suggesting that vertebrates evolved intelligence ...

There's no question that humans have left an indelible mark on the world, but we're also inadvertently steering the evolution ...

The evolution of sex, gender ... deeply rooted in our animal ancestors and that we can learn a lot about ourselves from the incredible array of sexual diversity among other animals.

produced the most intense burst of evolution ever known. The Cambrian Explosion saw an incredible diversity of life emerge, including many major animal groups alive today. Among them were the ...

A new species of dinosaur named Duonychus tsogtbaatari has been discovered by scientists, and unlike other therizinosaurs, ...

Hyenas stage mock brawls, cats spin in circles chasing their tails, octopuses play push-and-pull with bottles, dogs bury ...

A new study has revealed that the forces creating mountain ranges can also drive species diversity and the evolution of life.

Animal lookalikes showcase the fascinating ways in which species can evolve similar traits in response to their environments.

Evolution describes changes in inherited traits ... patterns of speciation and extinction to understand how contemporary animal and plant species are faring today and how they will fare in the ...