Pangolins are unique as they are the only mammal to be covered in scales. Even though they are scaly, photos of them are ...

Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies emit ‘woody,’ ‘spicy,’ and ‘sweet’ scents, revealing details about embalming practices. The ...

The Nullarbor is riddled with wombat burrows. New research shows a way to detect these from space using high-resolution ...

Leaders in Wyoming’s oil and gas sector are excited about Kathleen Sgamma, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the ...

Tropical forests are massive biodiversity storehouses. While these rich swathes of land constitute less than one-tenth of Earth’s surface, they harbor more than 60% of known species. Among them is a ...

A black bear has remained in a tree for two days, raising questions about whether it is stuck or simply staying put.

"These majestic animals are in dire need of new protections." Officials share heartbreaking image of endangered whale: 'A slow and painful death' first appeared on The Cool Down.

While the small 6-metre x 150-metre nets were designed last century to keep sharks away from beaches, they regularly fail to ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man is sharing his concerns after discovering several dead fish at a pond near his home.

Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows ...

In tropical forests, endangered species inside protected habitats are still in danger from threats from beyond their ...

A unique and historic Kent home with an incredible underground twist has hit the market for £1 million. Beckets, in Eastry near Sandwich, dates back to the 12th century, and at first glance, looks ...