Animals

May 17, 2017 11:10 AM EDT

Animal Vanity? Vultures Mysteriously Slather Their Faces With Mud as 'Makeup'

Footage shows Egyptian vultures putting on makeup for the first time.

Walking With Dinosaurs Spectacular Launches At The O2 Arena

May 16, 2017 11:16 AM EDT

Dinosaurs Could Have Survived if Killer Asteroid Struck Sooner or a Few Minutes Late

Had the extinction-level asteroid struck the planet in a different time and location, the outcome may have been different. If it landed in the ocean, dinosaurs could have survived.

May 16, 2017 05:57 AM EDT

The Mysterious, Violent Purpose Behind the Narwhal's 'Unicorn' Tusk [Video]

For the first time ever, there's video footage of narwhals using their long tusks in a hunt.

How we built the Fossils In Focus exhibit

May 15, 2017 11:53 AM EDT

Well-Preserved Dinosaur Fossil Discovered in Canada, 'Sleeping Dragon' Almost Looks Like a Statue

A well-preserved dinosaur species called a nodosaur was discovered in Canada. The fossilized features were astounding including the scales of its armor.

World's Smallest Horse Visits New York City

May 15, 2017 11:19 AM EDT

Therapy Miniature Horses Help Fearful Flyers in Cincinnati Airport -- How?

Hate flying? In this airport, you'll be comforted by miniature horses.

May 15, 2017 11:45 AM EDT

These Shearing Positions Could Stress Out Alpacas, Study Shows

Alpacas could feel stressed during shearing procedure and their position during the procedure could influence the amount of stress they feel.

May 15, 2017 11:14 AM EDT

Monstrous Sea Creature Washes Up on Indonesian Shores -- What Is It?

Another mysterious monstrosity has turned up dead.

May 15, 2017 11:02 AM EDT

Fossilized Remains of 'Winged Serpent' Found in Ancient Sinkhole in Tennessee

The researchers were able to determine that the fossils belong to a new species when its vertebrate did not match any of the known snake species.

May 12, 2017 01:38 PM EDT

Great White Sharks Are Turning Up Dead Without Their Livers

In a strange twist, killer whales begin targeting sharks for their livers and hearts.

May 12, 2017 01:10 PM EDT

Researchers Identify 3 New Sub-species of the Elusive Snow Leopard

Snow leopards have three primary genetic clusters differentiated by their geographical location.

May 11, 2017 10:20 AM EDT

Having Pet Dogs Could Help Your Children Feel Less Stressed

Pet dogs could serve as social support for children, lessening the kids' stress.

May 11, 2017 06:13 AM EDT

The Path to Extinction: African Lions Face Same Threats That Wiped Out Big Cats During the Ice Age

Loss of prey played a big part in the extinction of ancient cats. The same problem is threatening lions and leopards today.

May 11, 2017 05:08 AM EDT

Baby Louie Gets a Name! Fossilized Chinese 'Baby Dragon' Finally Identified as a New Dinosaur Species

A fossilized dinosaur egg discovered in China was recently identified as a new dinosaur species. Baby Louie is currently in China and might still undergo further analysis.

May 10, 2017 09:35 AM EDT

Meet Zuul, the Destroyer of Shins: Newly Discovered 75-Million-Year-Old Armored Dinosaur Named After ‘Ghostbusters’ Monster

An impressively well-preserved fossil turned out to be the ancient twin of Ghostbusters villain.

May 09, 2017 05:21 AM EDT

RIP Jasper: Mother Bear Near Lake Tahoe Accidentally Shot Dead by Washoe County Deputy

The deputy was trying to drive the bear and his three cubs away from the homes in Inclined Village. However, he accidentally fired a live round instead of a rubber bullet.