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Butterflies closer to the equator have been shown to evolve shared wing patterns faster than their relatives at higher latitudes. That gradient reframes tropical diversity as an active process, shaped ...

City heat, pollution, and pesticides helped spotted lanternflies evolve traits that made them highly successful invaders, new ...

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The public will choose the winner of the People’s Choice award in a vote that runs from February 4 to March 18 ...

The renowned Wildlife Photographer competition has kickstarted its voting campaign for the People’s Choice Award. These are ...

When the Chicxulub impactor hit, the animals that had the best chance of surviving turned out to be those with wings. See how new finds are reshaping the story of how birds evolved.

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Before Homo sapiens appeared as a result of evolution, nature had made numerous attempts to create intelligent beings, with varying degrees of success.

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Wondering about the most dangerous birds on Earth? We've compiled this list of the Top 20 scariest birds — some that have ...

Wondering about the most dangerous birds on Earth? We've compiled this list of the Top 20 scariest birds — some that have even attacked people.