Ancient animal history is extremely difficult to reconstruct, for a number of reasons. Some of the earliest creatures in ...

A remarkable fossil discovery in southwest China is rewriting the story of how complex animal life began, showing that many key animal groups appeared millions of years earlier than scientists once ...

Scientists discovered a giant echidna fossil in Australia that shows these animals lived across a wider area during the Ice ...

Animals face more than flames during a wildfire — the real struggle often begins once the fire is out. As of August 18, 25 fires were burning roughly 213,000 acres across Colorado, according to ...

Ancient, life-size rock carvings depicting camels, gazelles, and other animals have been unearthed in the Saudi Arabian desert, with researchers dating the remarkable artworks back approximately ...

If you trace the animal family tree back through the fossil record, the trail usually goes cold about 539 million years ago. Before this boundary—the start of the famous Cambrian explosion—multicelled ...

Discovery Cove in Orlando is famous for its incredible in-water experiences — but some of the park’s most memorable encounters happen on dry land. Welcome to Animal Trek, where guests come face to ...

Many animals have unique adaptations that help them survive harsh winters, from camouflage to hibernation. However, some species may not know how to turn off these special superpowers in the face of ...

A number of animals are having a spooky time this Halloween season at Discovery Cove. They're enjoying all kinds of pumpkin festivities as they take in the season.

A fossil bed in China containing animals up to 554 million years old suggests that we may have to reconsider the idea that ...