In a study published in The Anatomical Record, researchers have identified a new species of large-bodied gorgonopsian from the middle Permian. The discovery pushed back the known origins of when these ...

Found across Africa and Asia, the saw-scaled viper delivers a potent venom that makes it one of the world’s most dangerous ...

Small scale farmers in Tsetse village outside Mahikeng in the North-West say they fear being left behind as the government rolls out foot-and-mouth disease vaccines around the country.

Nina Notman meets the scientists developing recombinant antivenoms and small molecule inhibitors to save the lives and limbs of snakebite patients, who number in the their hundreds of thousands ...

South Africa faces rising pork prices as African Swine Fever and Foot and Mouth Disease disrupt supply chains. Industry experts warn of significant impacts on consumers and producers alike.

A new QUT-led study has found both grazing mammals and plant-eating insects together play a major role in maintaining the ...

Snakes have both fascinated and scared humans for as long as we can remember. Especially frightening are the giants that ...

Pieces of jawbone and teeth found in Egypt have been identified as a new early ape species named Masripithecus moghraensis, ...

Plan a visit to this popular Arkansas zoo, home to hundreds of animals, engaging exhibits, and kid-friendly activities ...

We tend to trust our instincts when it comes to animals. When we see a small body, soft features, or slow movements, we assume the creature is harmless. That assumption can be dangerously wrong. Some ...

Every time it feels like nature has run out of surprises, it pulls something completely unexpected out of nowhere.Did you ...

In a heartwarming exploration, caregivers share stories of orphaned and rescued animals forming deep attachments to their toys, revealing the emotional connections that transcend species and the ...