They live in groups of up to 10 to 12 individuals, usually led by the alpha male. They are effective both on land and in water. If you are suddenly chased by this creature, do not worry that it will ...

Animal biotechnology is a branch of biotechnology in which molecular biology techniques are used to genetically engineer (i.e. modify the genome of) animals in order to improve their suitability ...

Animal physiology is the scientific study of the life-supporting properties, functions and processes of animals or their parts. The discipline covers key homeostatic processes, such as the ...

The States of Guernsey asks residents not to feed the animal as it could delay efforts to catch it. A non-native grey squirrel on the loose in Guernsey "appears to be healthy", rescuers say.

Haggis the pygmy hippo has been spotted exploring her habitat in an adorable new video. The pygmy hippo calf was born at ...

Haggis, the Scottish pygmy hippo calf who took the internet by storm this winter, has ventured outside for the first time.

Visitors to Edinburgh Zoo can get a glimpse of Scotland's answer to Moo Deng as she becomes bolder, spending more time each ...

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Last month, Pennsylvania resident Erin Cerase spotted a small, white creature hopping around. Unable to identify the animal — and wondering if it was someone’s escaped pet — she shared a ...

Have you herd? Groups of animals often have unique, and sometimes funny, names. You’re probably familiar with the collective nouns for common backyard and barnyard animals, such as flocks of birds and ...

The largest sand dune in the park, known as Dune 45, or Big Daddy, is visible in the background. Image via Depositphotos. In the battle for survival, some animals have adapted to live in the harshest ...

A traveler got a very unpleasant welcome to Boston, Democrats staged a silent protest and a jewel thief got creative. Test your knowledge of the week in news, and take last week’s quiz here ...