Ancient animal history is extremely difficult to reconstruct, for a number of reasons. Some of the earliest creatures in existence were soft-bodied and microscopic, leaving behind very little ...

Humans are captivated by the idea of finding life elsewhere in the universe – and even more by the idea that life, if found, might resemble the complex, animal life here on Earth. One of the easiest ...

The transition from water to land is a question that still intrigues scientists. Those ancient organisms would have needed to ...

Finding a lifelong partner is uncommon in the animal kingdom. Most species focus on mating opportunities rather than lasting ...

At Good Life Refuge, a farm animal sanctuary north of Longmont, animals get everything they need to live safe, happy lives. One of these animals is Juniper, a Yorkshire pig. Weighing roughly 500 ...

The transition from aquatic to terrestrial life has been one of the most significant evolutionary challenges. This decisive process in the evolution of life on Earth required a profound renewal of the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Here's why Dickinsonia challenges our previously held ...