Over 45,000 species are now threatened with extinction — 1,000 more than last year — according to an international conservation organization that blames pressures from climate change, invasive species ...

When it comes to the animal kingdom, the number of creatures whose names begin with the letter "A" is truly remarkable. In fact, you may be surprised to find out that there are hundreds out there, ...

In London, the Natural History Museum released its 2025 list of newly described species, formally adding 262 plants and ...

RIP honeycreeper birds, Mariana fruit bat of Guam, Bachman’s warbler and the rest of the 21 species lost to extinction in the US alone in 2023. They join a growing list of animals in the process of ...

Leeches have 32 ganglia, enabling precise movement and attachment. Octopuses have 9 brains, allowing independent arm movement and sensation. Squids possess 3 brains, with optic lobes crucial for ...