Scientists have identified a brand-new species of worm living in the Great Salt Lake, marking only the third known animal ...

Horseshoe crabs have survived 300 million years with little change. Their blue blood protects humans from bacterial ...

Using microscopy and 3D imaging, they were able to examine the fossils’ minute details. It revealed they had spinnerets and silk spigots, just like modern spiders. It also had a narrow waist, known as ...

Guest Opinion. It is time for animal behavior to become its own academic discipline. The Animal Behavior Society argues that ...

A list of animated cartoon series that kids who are obsessed with animals can watch to learn about ecosystems, animals and ...

Some scientific discoveries in the animal world are so shocking that it has even left the scientists stunned. While some species exhibit unexpected behaviors, others defy the established biological ...

Sea urchins have a body that is entirely made up of “head”—with a surprisingly complex central nervous system that functions, in essence, like an “all-body brain.” This is the conclusion of an ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Between clinks of glasses and the hum of conversation, featured reptiles drew a ...

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy recently sought input on ways to accelerate the American scientific ...

Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Ambassadors have the opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate a variety of 4-H animal science programs while exploring their passions.