Knife-toothed reptiles called sebecids went extinct on the mainland 10 million years ago. New fossil evidence puts them on an island 4 million years ago.

Scientists added descriptive terms to the existing general Indigenous frog and reptile names to make them specific.

At the same time, plants play the most important role, since they not only absorb CO2 but also produce oxygen, which is of ...

An international team of malacologists discovered a new snail species, Anauchen picasso, in Southeast Asia that exhibits a highly complex and rectangularly angled shell shape, resembling a ...

With rising greenhouse gas emissions, climate change is occurring at rates much faster than anticipated, causing intense and ...

"Historic step." Officials put 50-year hiatus on major industry in effort to protect local communities: 'It reflects the lack ...

These plants give off strong scents or have rough textures that discourage snakes from hanging around. Let’s take a look at 10 of the best plants that can help keep these slithery visitors away.

Apr. 15, 2025 — Researchers recently reported that American palates are likely to accept pearl millet -- a hardy, gluten-free grain that has been cultivated for centuries in rugged, drought ...

When volcanoes like Alaska’s Mount Spurr erupt, the ash can damage people’s lungs, smother crops and kill animals, and the ...

Covering approximately 5.5 million square kilometers across nine countries in South America, it is home to over 3 million species of plants and animals. This article will introduce you to the top 10 ...

The rhizosphere, a biologically active zone where plant roots interface with soil, plays a crucial role in enhancing plant health, resilience, and stress tolerance. As a key component in achieving ...

Artists and scientists are finding ways to highlight troublesome plants and animals, tell their stories and, in some cases, use them as raw materials.