Zoology is the scientific study of animals. This discipline can include animal anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, evolution, ecology, behaviour and conservation. Our weekly dip into ...

Most animals, including humans, have bilateral symmetry, which means our bodies are pretty symmetrical. At least on the ...

Dinosaurs had sex. Fossil nests and eggs, as well as the ways today’s birds and crocodiles reproduce, leave no doubt on that ...

Rodents are arguably the most used animal models in biological research. However, scientists can employ alternative animal ...

Pasadena Humane says it has taken in over 300 animals. As wildfires burn through Southern California, one Pasadena animal shelter is reporting hundreds of animals arriving with burn injuries.

The arctic tern may look small and delicate, but these magnificent sea birds migrate further than any other animal on the planet. In a 30-year lifetime, a single tern can fly the same distance as ...

Animal behavior research is particularly relevant to the study of human behavior when it comes to the preservation of a species, or how an animal’s behavior helps it survive. The behavior of ...

Grief has long thought to be a human trait, but other animals – from killer whales to crows – also appear to suffer loss when a companion dies. Last week, a female killer whale was spotted off ...

An overview of the general organization of the body introduces the course. Following a discussion of basic human chemistry, the anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems are ...

Learn about classification with this guide. How to classify plants and animals Learn how to classify plants and animals. Learn how nutrients and water are transported around different animal ...

Our connection with animals goes way beyond just having them as pets. They teach us valuable lessons, and they need us to be their voice too. For centuries, humans and animals have shared a special ...

These animals are labeled as dangerous; however, sharks are most often the victims. They’re killed by the millions every year due to the high demand for their fins. Such demands for shark fins lead to ...