The new research is the first to look back at early mammals in full color. Using advanced fossil imaging methods and a thorough examination of the pigment-producing cells present in living mammals, ...

In the first of a new series, curator Dr Neil Adams shares the stories and science of the fossil mammal collection.

Since 2005, the global count of living mammal species has risen by 25%.

With only fragments of evidence and massive unexplored habitat, the saola may still exist despite a decade of silence.

Just when you think you have a good idea of the mammals that live in North America, another one appears and forces you to ...

(© Andy Myatt / Alamy) Prized for its “medicinal” properties in parts of Asia and as a trophy species by South American hunters, the red deer (Cervus elaphus) has spread from its native Eurasia to the ...

Sleep is a universal biological state that allows all animals, from mammals to amphibians, fish and even insects, to restore their energy and consolidate knowledge that can contribute to their ...

Homo sapiens of the American persuasion plan to spend $26 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts this year, an outpouring of resources signaling love, devotion, desire and financial fitness. While the form ...

Ears are a pretty essential part of our bodies as they help with hearing and balance. While we’re aware of what common ...

No, birds are not mammals. Rather, they are avians. Mammals are characterized by their milk glands, hair, vertebrae and their birthing of live young (being viviparous), according to Britannica.