The elephant won the first March Mammal Madness in 2013. / John Partipilo / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Every March, college basketball fans print out brackets and try ...

The planet’s earliest mammals are an important part of our evolutionary history, yet remain shrouded in mystery. One of them, Mixodectes pungens lived in western North America during the early ...

Mar. 11, 2025 — A team of researchers has rediscovered a frog species which has not been seen in more than 130 years. First described in 1902, Alsodes vittatus had evaded detection since then ...

Early mammals had dark inconspicuous fur and only came out at night until dinosaurs became extinct, scientists believe. A study of colouration of mammals that lived in the Mesozoic era – around ...

Is rat sibling rivalry a real thing? When watching this video at first glance, you might think competing over food is typical behavior for rats as pets. However, the truth is a bit more muddled than ...

In reality, they are one of the most intelligent mammals in North America, with problem-solving abilities comparable to dogs and some primates. Their intelligence is what makes them so difficult to ...

Studying ancient mammals helps scientists understand how life evolved and adapted over millions of years. Fossil discoveries provide valuable insights into extinct species, revealing their ...