We usually think of the heart as something every animal needs– pumping blood, carrying oxygen, and keeping the body alive. It ...

Secondly, for animals to hold their breath, they need lungs, said John Spicer, a marine zoologist at the University of Plymouth in the U.K. "Holding breath only applies to animals with lungs and ...

When it comes to African wildlife, few things capture the imagination like the Big Five animals. I still remember the first ...

The fish, which can survive short periods of time in low-oxygen conditions by breathing air, is an invasive species.

Due to attention from Alligator Alcatraz, ICE detention center in the Florida Everglades, many are wondering about gator and ...

A small water feature on the balcony or in the garden acts like a magnet—not just for the eyes, but also for insects, birds, ...

HE WAS FOUND GUILTY OF NEARLY 200 DOGS, AND SOME HORSES ARE BEING CARED FOR NOW AFTER THE DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE REMOVED THEM FROM A PROPERTY WHERE THEY WERE LIVING IN DETRIMENTAL CONDITIONS ...

Discover the fascinating reasons capybaras may hitch rides on crocodiles, from escaping predators to regulating body ...

Samira was the fifth dolphin to die at the park since October 2024. That month, three dolphins died at the marine park.

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The Melbourne Zoo in Australia shares footage of the most adorable pygmy hippo taking its first swim in the big pool with its ...