A 3,400-year-old mechanical dog from ancient Egypt moves, barks, and showcases astonishing ancient engineering.

The breed of this sculpted dog is also unclear. Ancient Egyptians tended to prefer energetic dog breeds, and the ones often ...

The dogs were given to the shelter after their owner died of natural causes. Later, it was found that the dogs ate the dead ...

Scientists used strontium isotopes in Misha the elephant’s teeth to track her movements, revealing a method to study ancient ...

Misha lived her whole life in zoos, but this elephant's teeth are now helping scientists reconstruct wildlife migrations. Geologists show how strontium isotopes found in teeth or tusks reveal where ...

From the ocean to the savannah, some animals have incredibly large lips. Explore 8 animals with uniquely large lips and how ...

Every day, some of the world’s most incredible animals are being hunted toward extinction. Elephants, tigers, leopards, and ...

At this point in history, the hubristic belief that people are above nature has allowed humans to bring immeasurable change to the natural systems that all of life depends upon for survival. The ...

A study reveals major differences between the Sundaic and Indian rhinoceroses, leading scientists to propose a new ...

Misha was euthanized in 2008 due to declining health. At that time, and with an eye toward advancing isotope research, University of Utah distinguished professor Thure Cerling asked if his team could ...

A recent study has reclassified the species commonly known as the Javan rhinoceros, proposing a more precise scientific name: Eurhinoceros sondaicus. The research highlights key differences in body ...