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A tooth fragment found in the skull of a fossilized dinosaur sheds light on the Tyrannosaurus rex’s feeding habits.

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Snakes have lost the gene that encodes ghrelin, a hormone that helps regulate hunger in many vertebrates, according to a new study.

Foster care couple Douglas and Barbara Daniel were sentenced to 30 months in prison at Glasgow Sheriff Court in Scotland ...

Reptiles shed their skin, but not all of them do so equally. Discover the differences between snakes and amphibians when it ...

At least five elk died in Montana after eating needles from Japanese yew, a plant toxic to animals. Back in 2017, the plant caused one of the ...

Thinking of a pet snake? Skip the dander and daily walks. We explore the costs, lifespan, and best beginner species for ...

Branches can be given to many different animals at Zoo Knoxville, and they’re used for more than just food.

This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Lane County Health Department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food ...

PETA’s “Hell on Wheels” pig truck parked in front of Theodores’ as squeals screeched through the street, with people taking ...

In the city of Mekelle, hyenas and other urban scavengers are helping save the waste disposal sector money while also curbing carbon emissions, new study finds.