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Can you differentiate the cry of an Antarctic Weddell seal from the song of an emperor penguin? How about the bellows of a howler monkey from a warthog’s rumbling roar? The animal kingdom is filled ...

Quiz: What animal does each eye belong to? Imagine a startled pigeon flying at your head. Your eyes—and brain—allow you to see this obstacle quickly, without thinking, and to duck (if you're lucky).

Can you guess the animal based on its close-up? Let's put your animal knowledge to the test. Take our quiz and see if you can identify the scaly critters and furry mammals featured in our close-up ...

Elephants are Earth's largest land mammals, and with their trunks, tusks and giant ears, they're among the most recognizable and iconic animals alive today. Known for their extraordinary intelligence, ...

We don't know exactly when the first animals on Earth appeared, but it's thought to be around 700 million years ago. Around 541 million years ago, at the start of the Cambrian period, hundreds of ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Hannah Osborne is the planet Earth and animals editor at Live Science. Prior to Live Science, she ...