Researchers are getting better at growing miniature organs and embryos in test tubes or on chips. This creates new ...

Venus gazes in bewilderment at the candles flickering on her mini birthday cake. The partygoers crowd around her in expectant silence, but she doesn't blow them out.

Also known as the wiener dog, badger dog, or sausage dog, the dachshund is an iconic dog breed. It belongs to the hound or ...

There's an almost endless list of obscure animals, but here are seven fascinating Malaysian species that you might find either cutesy or downright ferocious: ...

Database, is giving scientists, conservationists, and the public an unprecedented look at the true scale of ocean ...

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Did you know that the shortest lifespan of any known animal is just 24 hours? Or that others are lucky to live beyond five ...

A new fossil and DNA analysis traces how dozens of sloth species responded to climate shifts and humans. Just two small tree-dwelling sloths remain today.

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A tiny calico cat named Blue has captured hearts online after a viral TikTok video revealed her rare form of feline dwarfism. Despite being three years old, Blue could easily be mistaken for a kitten ...