Despite having two additional limbs, the young chick, which wasn't expected to live, is doing quite well.
A skull belonging to what is thought to be an extinct species of giant polar bear has been discovered.
New research has revealed that spiders eat twice as much animal prey as humans do each year.
Scientists have found that the South American polka-dot tree frog possesses a rather unique complexion.
In a peculiar change to their normal behavior, humpback whales have been seen congregating en masse.
Three elusive True's beaked whales have been captured on camera during an expedition to the Azores.
Scientists have come up with a new theory to explain the panda's distinctive monochrome coloration.
Scientists have found that frogs and toads possess night vision superior to that of all other animals.
Marine biologists have recorded footage of a remarkable jellyfish in the depths of the South Pacific.
Biologists have warned that up to a half of all species could be wiped out by the end of the century.
A new experiment has revealed for the first time just how remarkably innovative bees can actually be.
One of the world's rarest snakes has been sighted again for the first time in more than six decades.
The South American country has declared a state of emergency following a mass influx of the insects.
Volunteers have been struggling to refloat hundreds of whales after two consecutive mass strandings.
Despite efforts by authorities, the vaquita porpoise is now the world's most endangered marine mammal.
A quiet residential property in Abilene turned out to be home to two dozen diamondback rattlesnakes.
Visitors to the Australian east coast at the weekend were greeted by a thick blanket of blue jellyfish.
Wildlife officials are investigating reports of a dolphin that was spotted wearing some sort of garment.
Scientists in Japan have shown that cats are just as good at memory tests as their canine counterparts.
A new species of tiny moth with a wingspan of just 0.4 inches has been named after the President-elect.