Metabolism is known to be linked to lifespan in some species, though it remains unclear how this effect is mediated. Here they show that reduced pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) activity lowers ...

Kids love animals -- and they love TV shows about (or starring!) animals almost as much. Whether your kid likes animated animals or the real deal, these wild series will educate, entertain, and ...

Scientists believe that 8.7 million species of animals in the world have so far been classified. And, despite their best efforts, it’s estimated that there are still 5 million species to be described.

Merge a classic multiplayer brawler with furry pals, physics-based chaos, and a slew of battle arenas and you get Party Animals, a cuddly take on the classic formula where you duke it out against ...

Over two million animal species exist today, but many have gone extinct over the past 300,000 years. This video explores the incredible creatures Homo sapiens never encountered—animals that ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen ...

Animal advocates in Montreal say they're noticing an increase in the number of French bulldogs being surrendered because owners are unable or unwilling to pay for their care. Though they're cute ...

Max Genecov is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, a dad, and a stuffed animal owner. “I’ve always had them growing up, I had a big fantasy life with ...

The Precambrian era is, as far as we can tell ... Most notably, Newfoundland in Canada, South Australia, Russia, and Namibia. Ediacaran animals arose at the end of an ice age and largely populated ...

Three bottlenose dolphins died at the park in October, local media say US law enforcement and wildlife officials have raided a marine park in Florida following allegations of "animal abuse" at the ...

Tigers and monkeys and tapirs, oh my! Joel Sartore's latest book, "National Geographic Photo Ark: Babies," captures the animal kingdom's most curious youngsters. Sumatran tigersPanthera tigris ...