Humans have spent centuries shaping the world. But nature wouldn’t hesitate to take over if we suddenly disappeared.

When animals nod off, they're most vulnerable to sneaky predators. But despite the risks, the need for sleep is so strong ...

From polygamous tree toads to heavy stick bugs, this year’s extensive new species discoveries are changing the way we see our ...

An odd species has been discovered under rare circumstances in the depths of the San Antón water mine in Seville province ...

“Expression tells us what cells do, but regulatory DNA tells us where they come from, how they develop, and which germ layer ...

A man has recalled the terrifying moment a great white shark tore into his hand and foot during an attack as he tackled a ...

Most shark bites in Florida are not deadly. However, there was an unfortunate 2010 attack where a 38-year-old Stuart man who was kitesurfing suffered multiple shark bites and died from his injuries.

A Briton has revealed how he fended off a great white shark attack by kicking the apex predator. Chris Murray said the shark ...

Turtles have great taste in beaches. They will only lay their eggs on beaches with the finest sand. The Pacific coast of ...

Animals that navigate extreme conditions and environments have evolved to sleep in extreme ways. For a long time, scientists ...

Just as slow and steady won the race between the tortoise and the hare, slow and deadly can also outwit the unwary. Many are ...