Around 25 million years ago, an evolutionary split occurred between our ancestors, the precursors of humans and apes, and ...

Fluffy, curly, short or stumpy, tails are an adorable feature of our furry friends. But if not for human amusement, why do dogs have tails? A vet explains. Nothing makes me feel quite as happy and ...

WASHINGTON — Our very ancient animal ancestors had tails. Why don’t we? Somewhere around 20 million or 25 million years ago, when apes diverged from monkeys, our branch of the tree of life shed tails.

Dogs and cats don’t just communicate with their tails; they have other ways that allow humans to understand the emotions they ...

Our feline friends say a lot with their body language. Here's why cats wag their tails, according to an expert. Cats are mysterious little creatures, known for leaving even the most devoted pet ...

In Dish Decoded, we break down all the components, stories, and techniques behind a restaurant’s... well... dish that we’re obsessed with right now. It’s not ...

Lizards that lose and regrow their tails can go overboard and grow back more than one tail — and sometimes they sprout as many as six. Those haywire multiple tails appear a lot more often than you ...

Newts do it. Lizards do it. Even educated axolotls do it. Regenerating limbs isn’t something many animals can do, but now there’s a surprising new addition to the list – alligators. A new study has ...