Why does the peacock have such an elaborate tail? This cumbersome trait significantly decreases the male's chances of survival. It only exists because it confers an advantage to its bearer in the ...

Through natural selection, animals are more likely to pass on skills that will help their young survive and thrive. What are some examples of animal behaviors? Created with Sketch. Animals are ...

It's a blustery spring day in the Australian outback, the kind that makes you think rain must be on the way, although there hasn't been a drop in months, and the ground is brown and parched.

Bowing by stretching the forelimbs evolved to become a highly ritualized signal for inviting dogs to play, have fun, or continue to play if things get rough or otherwise testy.

What does ‘survival of the fittest’ mean? In terms of evolution, an animal that is ‘fit’ is one that’s adapted to its environment. This concept is at the core of natural selection, although the term ...

Precise animal model selection proved vital for this project, which combined complex 3D imaging technology and analysis via machine learning. “Taconic has really robust models for Alzheimer’s ...

We use large phenotype and pedigree data sets in different livestock and companion animal species to quantify the genetic variation in important traits, and to analyze selection priorities among ...

The Department of Public Safety announced Monday the selection of Lisa Milot to lead the newly created Division of Animal ...

STEPHENS CO., Okla. (KSWO) - The process of jury selection started April 22 in the 2021 murder and animal cruelty trial against 52-year-old Karen Jean Pritchard. The Marlow woman is accused of ...