From puppies to pygmy hippos, baby-like traits activate our cuteness response and explain why these animals go viral online.

Bobcats might be on the smaller side when it comes to wildcats, but these felines are certainly formidable. In an unprecedented event in Florida’s Everglades, a bobcat was captured on camera targeting ...

Whale sharks are the largest species of shark. Their gentle manner and massive size make them the gentle giants of the ocean. However, one especially large whale shark has been spotted off the Pacific ...

From eyes that change color with the seasons to orbs as big as basketballs, the animal kingdom is out of sight. By Laura Baisas Published Nov 21, 2023 9:45 AM EST Get the Popular Science daily ...

Q. My brother (a basketball player) says giraffes are the biggest land animals because they are the tallest. How do scientists determine what the biggest animals are? A. Scientists, as well as people ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...