An international team has reconstructed the genome organization of the earliest common ancestor of all mammals. The reconstructed ancestral genome could help in understanding the evolution of mammals ...

There are approximately 1.9 million described animal species, and only 6,700 of them are mammals. That’s only about a third ...

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 ...

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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, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The living mammal family tree is full of diverse species–big blue ...

As the days continue to get shorter, scientists have made a significant discovery in understanding exactly what makes mammals ...

A new book dives into the evolutionary history of mammals. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Shortly after dinosaurs got their ...

Human movement today is about 40 times greater than the combined movement of all wild animals - including land mammals, birds, and arthropods.

Huge die-offs of elephant seals occurred after the virus gained nearly 20 troublesome new mutations, scientists found. By Apoorva Mandavilli Elephant seals in South America died in massive numbers ...