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Are Pit Bulls Inherently Dangerous?
A Maryland court recently declared the dogs are dangerous, but science suggests the ruling may be extreme.
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Dino-Era Insects Frozen in Time During Oldest Pollination
The insects had just dusted themselves with pollen when they perished.
The Skinny On Cave Critters [VIDEO]
Bats, spiders and salamanders, oh my! Learn about the animals that lurk inside caves.
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Are Pit Bulls Inherently Dangerous?
Posted by Jennifer Viegas 20 HOURS AGO | 0
A Maryland court recently declared the dogs are dangerous, but science suggests the ruling may be extreme. Read more
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Dino-Era Insects Frozen in Time During Oldest Pollination
Posted 21 HOURS AGO | 0
As dinosaurs loomed overhead, tiny female insects had just dusted themselves with pollen grains when they perished. Read more
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Most Mammals Won't Flee Climate Change Fast Enough
Posted by Emily Sohn Mon May 14, 2012 03:00 PM ET | 0
Ninety percent of mammal species will lose habitat because of climate change in the coming decades. Read more
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Deadly Frog Gets New Sanctuary
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri May 11, 2012 11:27 AM ET | 0
The golden poison dart frog now has its own personal sanctuary along the Pacific coast of western Colombia. Read more
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Bad Animal Mothers: Photos
Posted Fri May 11, 2012 06:40 AM ET | 0
Dads often get a bad rap in the animal kingdom, but many animal moms would probably not be given a heartfelt Mother's Day card, either. Read more
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Kangaroos Fart Methane, Too
Posted by Emily Sohn Wed May 9, 2012 06:53 PM ET | 0
It had been believed that kangaroos produced little or no methane gas. Read more
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How Santino, the Chimp, Attacks Visitors: Photos
Posted Wed May 9, 2012 05:00 PM ET | 0
A look at how "Santino," a male chimpanzee at a zoo, appears to enjoy his surprise attacks on humans. Read more
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Zoo Chimp Makes Elaborate Plots to Attack Humans
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed May 9, 2012 05:00 PM ET | 0
"Santino," a male chimpanzee at a Swedish zoo, appears to enjoy his surprise attacks on humans. Read more
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Early Man Shared Florida With Mammoths
Posted by Emily Sohn Wed May 9, 2012 11:46 AM ET | 0
The discovery adds Florida to the list of places in North America where humans coexisted with massive, now extinct, creatures. Read more
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Smallest Mammoth Discovered
Posted Wed May 9, 2012 09:27 AM ET | 0
The smallest dwarf mammoth stood just under 4 feet and lived on the Greek island of Crete. Read more
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Rarest Gorilla Revealed in Camera Trap Video
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue May 8, 2012 02:47 PM ET | 0
The extraordinary camera trap footage of the Cross River gorilla conveys the animal's struggle -- and pride. Read more
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Largest Known Croc Likely Ate Early Man
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue May 8, 2012 07:30 AM ET | 0
They were bigger than today's crocs -- big enough to swallow a human. Read more
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Dinosaur Farts May Have Warmed Ancient Earth
Posted Mon May 7, 2012 02:41 PM ET | 0
The greenhouse gas methane produced by all sauropods across the globe would have been about 520 million tons per year. Read more
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Sharks Mistaken for Lake Monsters?
Posted by Benjamin Radford Fri May 4, 2012 10:37 AM ET | 0
A shark expert suggests that lake monsters in Alaska and Scotland may actually be sharks. Read more
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Large Animal Eyes Win the Race: Photos
Posted Fri May 4, 2012 07:47 AM ET | 0
The bigger the eyes, the faster the animal. Read more
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