They once walked on land—now they can never return. A groundbreaking study uncovers a stunning evolutionary twist that ...

Researchers have newly described three extremely rare species of toad that leapfrog over the egg-to-tadpole stage and give birth to toadlets.

From cancer-resistant mole rats to 200-year-old whales, evolution has equipped long-lived species with unique biological ...

This article introduces the field of bioinformatics and its importance as a cornerstone of biological research, as well as ...

As Halloween decorations fill neighborhoods across North America, scientists have unwrapped a real-life natural mystery: six brand-new species of bats have just been discovered in the lush forests of ...

Aging brings about a range of changes—often unwelcome—to our bodies: sagging skin, graying or thinning hair, and a decline in muscle strength and ...

Million Years of Separation Madagascar has been isolated from mainland Africa and Asia for more than 80 million years and has ...

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Over time, non-native plant species increasingly integrate into native food webs. Their region of origin or relatedness to ...