Africa's Senegal coucal, a ground-dwelling bird, expertly hunts snakes, its primary prey. While snakes rely on venom or ...

Toxoplasmosis is prevalent worldwide, caused by Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular pathogenic protozoan. Cats are the definitive hosts of T. gondii, while warm-blooded animals, including ...

A study led by Oxford University argues that kissing evolved in the common ancestors of humans and apes, and that our extinct ...

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Vipers and cobras, though both venomous, possess distinct traits. Vipers, with their heavy bodies and hinged fangs, excel at ...

Caribou, migrating birds and many other types of wildlife rely on this expanse of wetlands and tundra. Humanity and the ...

Insects play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystems and supporting life on Earth. While some insects damage crops, cause ...

A new Oxford University-led study in ‘Evolution and Human Behavior’ says kissing likely began 16.9-21.5 million years ago, ...

Pharmaceuticals are entering our waterways through various paths, including unmetabolized drugs excreted by humans into ...

Cufflinks, tie clips, and pocket watches recall an era when men’s accessories were statements of personal style rather than afterthoughts. For those interested in Western heritage, the Tulsa Flea ...

At Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, Virginia, she’s done exactly that – except instead of shuttling grumpy commuters, this 850-foot limestone tunnel carries a railroad through a mountain while ...

For decades, scientists have known that only a few groups of birds—songbirds, parrots, and hummingbirds—can learn to produce ...