To understand why kangaroos hop -- a rarity among animals -- researchers have studied the musky rat-kangaroo (Hypsiprymnodon moschatus), a diminutive marsupial that weighs only 500 grams but is the ...

The discipline of classification and taxonomy involves the grouping of organisms into categories based on different properties including size, shape and gene sequences. Classification can help to ...

A new-to-science species of praying mantis found in Iran has been named as a symbol of universal freedom. Sinaiella azadi was ...

The Ocean Census project has identified 866 new marine species, many from the deep seas, less than two years since its launch. The project announced its findings on March 10, marking the first phase ...

CANTON, Ohio (WJW) – A Stark County couple is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered horrific conditions inside their home, which included hundreds of living and dead rats.

Dan Conaway is a lifelong Memphian, fascinated and frustrated with his city, but still in love. A columnist since 2010, his distinguished advertising career has branded ribs in the Rendezvous and ...

Food debris was seen on the floor and there was evidence of a widespread infestation of rats and insects. James Chidume, the owner of Maje Worldwide, has now been ordered to pay more than £10,000 ...

Refuse workers are set to begin an indefinite walk out as residents fear bin strikes are exacerbating a city's rat problem. The Unite union said on Wednesday workers would begin indefinite strike ...

Rats have become the latest addition to the menagerie of animals infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reported ...

Despite initial statements by the President of the Commission, a leaked draft of the proposal and the February 26 agenda indicate no changes will be made to the EU Taxonomy at this time.

A FORMER EastEnders star was arrested for allegedly battering a friend at a golden wedding bash where they were performing in a Rat Pack tribute act. Des Coleman, who performed as Sammy Davis Jr ...

Here are some tips about how to start — and how to stay with it — from three gym rats between the ages of 77 and 86. All got started late and have stayed with it. All three work out with Dr ...