Interior designer and stylist Jonny Carmack has a “fruit room” in his Danbury, Connecticut, home. Colorful faux produce ...

Interior designer and stylist Jonny Carmack has a "fruit room" in his Danbury, Connecticut, home. Colorful faux produce ...

It just makes people happy." A fantastical fruit called the truffula shows up in "The Lorax." And fruits in the Animal Crossing video games serve as trade tokens, village builders and currency.

In today’s fast-changing world, where species are constantly evolving and many are disappearing, it’s fascinating to learn about animals that have stayed the same for millions of years.

Why do some ancient animals become fossils while others disappear without a trace? A new study from the University of ...

Animal testing remains a fundamental part of biomedical research. But as funding evaporates, mice, rats and even monkeys may be euthanized. By Emily Anthes On April 1, the Trump administration’s ...

Borderland regions such as Białowieża Forest can also be among the continent’s most biodiverse places. The border fence ...

Why do some ancient animals become fossils while others disappear without a trace? A new study reveals that part of the answer lies in the body itself. The research shows that an animal's size and ...

The popular salamanders are nearly extinct in the wild, where they are confined to a small system of canals in Mexico City.

The story of two of the strangest animals on the planet just got a little stranger, thanks to clues revealed by a lone fossil specimen that scientists now say represents a long-extinct ancestor.

Animals are amazing creatures with a wide array of traits, but one seemingly common trait is their inability to understand mirrors. Can animals even perceive themselves in mirrors? Check out this ...

It is intended to teach the animals new sounds corresponding to specific meanings, like words do. These new systems, and others like them that are designed for whales and rodents, promise little ...