Snakes, known for their rapid evolution, are among the most dangerous animals due to their venomous bites, causing numerous ...

In a world of constant evolution, some animals have remained virtually unchanged for millions of years. These incredible ...

They have both ancient and modern traits – a finding that could challenge ‘out of Africa’ theory of human evolution, ...

Michael Polcyn’s research on mosasaurs, ancient marine reptiles, uncovers their evolutionary origins, dietary habits, and ...

Plants, often perceived as passive, exhibit surprising adaptations mirroring animal behavior. From carnivorous sundews and ...

New research challenges the idea that animals share humans’ sense of fairness, suggesting their reactions to unequal rewards ...

Evidence for the origins of complex language can be found in creative two-word insults such as busy-body and kill-joy ...

A groundbreaking study has shed light on how lizards and snakes -- the most diverse group of land vertebrates with nearly 12,000 species -- have evolved remarkably varied jaw shapes, driving their ...

Experimental evolution is the use of laboratory or controlled field manipulations to investigate evolutionary processes. It usually makes use of organisms with rapid generation times and small ...

The surprising way crocodile scales form offers a glimpse into how evolution works beyond genes.

For reptiles, crocodiles have some pretty distinct skin. Instead of the sleek and smooth scales on snakes and lizards, ...