Mammals are not especially diverse. Roughly 6,800 mammal species are known to exist, compared with about 8,800 species of amphibian, 11,000 species of bird and 12,500 of reptile. Yet when most people ...

A plantation worker photographed this new genus of mammal in New Guinea, thought to have been dead for 6,000 years.

New Asian grass lizard species discovered in Assam’s Manas Biosphere landscape, highlighting Northeast India’s rich reptile diversity.

Tim Gutierrez submitted these photos of an Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon) that was taken on a Tehachapi hillside.

While anglers often swap stories about record breaking catches, some species naturally grow to lengths and weights that seem ...

Over 99% of all species that have ever existed on Earth are now extinct. As we confront a growing number of species currently under threat, it's crucial to reflect on the incredible creatures we've ...

Sri Lanka is set to make scientific history by hosting the world’s first global conference dedicated entirely to snake research, conservation and public health, with the World Congress on Snakes (WCS) ...