Symbiotic relations are fascinating and often beneficial for both organisms involved. These unique partnerships help both ...

The relationship between Remoras and Sharks is a classic example of commensalism. Remoras are fish that attach themselves to larger marine animals such as sharks, rays, whales, or sea turtles. They’re ...

If you've ever had a spiny leaf insect as a pet, or you're considering getting one, hopefully someone has warned you about ...

A new tally finds dozens of species giving food a second go-round, from babies boosting their microbiomes to adults seeking easier-to-access nutrition.

According to Britannica, "art" can be described as something "consciously created through an expression of skill or ...

A lack of understanding can no longer be used as an excuse for inaction. As the authors of the new study point out, ...

But are humans the only species that makes art? If we take art to be something that is beautiful and consciously created – and animals consciously create things that look like art – shouldn ...

Nature is full of surprises, but nothing is more mind-blowing than how some animals form life-saving ... [+] partnerships to thrive together. This is called mutualism, and it's often anything but ...

makes them a shining example of nature’s longevity. Tuatara, though not terribly large by animal kingdom standards, still manage to live for more than a ... [+] century in some cases.

Below, Scientific American has rounded up some of the things we learned about animals this year that gave us a good chuckle and brightened our days a bit. Synchronization of muscle contraction in ...

The Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield, Ariz., had six animals test positive for avian flu, with five dying of the infection, the Maricopa County Public Health Department said on Wednesday ...