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Why are we the only species with a chin ?
Jan 31, 2016It might not be immediately evident, but humans are actually the only animals on Earth with a chin.
'Chimeras' used to supply transplant organs
Jan 11, 2016Scientists have been creating human-animal hybrids to help meet the growing demand for donor organs.
World's oldest living animal is 183 years old
Jan 9, 2016Despite being around for almost two centuries, Jonathan the Aldabra giant tortoise is still going strong.
Over 200 new species found in the Himalayas
Oct 5, 2015Researchers have identified a treasure trove of new animal species in the Eastern Himalayas region.
Virgin birth snake produces more offspring
Sep 20, 2015A female snake has given birth to young for the second time in two years without a male's contribution.
Can mankind survive a 6th mass extinction ?
Aug 13, 2015Scientists have warned that the human race may be just as likely to disappear as a rare animal species.
Zoo animals monitored for earthquake clues
Jul 4, 2015A popular zoo in China has become the focus of an unusual new earthquake prediction experiment.
Mysterious beast prowls Plymouth suburbs
Jul 3, 2015An animal that resembles a large predatory cat has been seen stalking a quiet neighborhood in England.
8 million dog mummies unearthed in Egypt
Jun 21, 2015The ancient Egyptian jackal-headed god of death Anubis was worshipped by huge numbers of people.
'Lion elevator' restored in Rome's Colosseum
Jun 10, 2015The special mechanism used to hoist wild animals in to the world famous arena has now been rebuilt.
Dementor wasp heads up list of new species
May 27, 2015A total of 139 weird and wonderful new plant and animal species have been discovered in South East Asia.
Egyptian animal mummies turn out to be empty
May 12, 2015Up to a third of ancient Egyptian animal mummies have turned out to be nothing more than dummies.
Should Nessie be Scotland's national animal?
Apr 25, 2015A Scottish tourism body has launched a new campaign to gain formal recognition for the Loch Ness Monster.
New species of giant dinosaur discovered
Mar 29, 2015The gargantuan reptile was related to the Titanosaurs and roamed the Earth around 100 million years ago.
Darwin was baffled by prehistoric 'horse'
Mar 19, 2015The world famous naturalist described the creature as being 'the strangest animal ever discovered.'
Dutch chimps start adopting Scottish accent
Feb 9, 2015Researchers have identified the first ever case of animals actively modifying their use of language.
Are we on the verge of a 6th mass extinction?
Dec 16, 2014Earth could see three quarters of its animal species go extinct within the next few decades.
'Unicorn' roe deer discovered in Slovenia
Nov 17, 2014The animal was found to have a rare deformity that resulted in a single unicorn-like antler.
Artificial humans to replace animal testing
Sep 1, 2014The practice of testing products on animals could be discontinued within as little as three years.
New material enables water to flow uphill
Aug 11, 2014Scientists have developed a remarkable new magnetic microhair material inspired by animal hair.
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