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These slow-moving, eucalyptus-eating marsupials native to Australia are beloved for their sweet demeanors and distinctly non-human adorableness. However, koalas do share one feature in common with ...

New scientific discoveries about animals have been made this year, helping scientists understand their behaviour, abilities and interactions with the environment. From uncovering the tool-making ...

Anyone whose been to a zoo knows the joy of observing majestic giraffes, playful elephants, and gorillas whose facial expressions are shockingly similar to our own. Watching them interact provides ...

After swimming about 60m, I notice a big, murky cloud. It’s blood, though it looks greenish in the water, and I realise that ...

In the largest study of its kind, scientists have accurately documented the massive change in animal morphology over the last 1,000 years, with domesticated animals growing larger across the board and ...

There are few things more joyful, if occasionally nerve-wracking, than having a pet in your home. And plenty of people agree.