A remarkable new monkey species has officially joined the scientific record. Researchers have confirmed the existence of Colobus congoensis, a shy black-furred primate with striking orange-pink lips, bright facial hair, and an unusual lack of...

Japan is experiencing one of the world’s most striking demographic shifts. For the first time, the country’s registered pet dogs and cats now outnumber children under the age of 15, highlighting the combined effects of...

Amid the devastation caused by Venezuela’s deadly twin earthquakes, one unlikely hero has become a symbol of hope. A Border Collie named Tsunami helped rescuers locate 13 people trapped beneath collapsed buildings, including a man...

A couple in Wales has received permission to raise guinea pigs, rabbits and pigeons for meat as part of an ambitious plan to live sustainably on their own land, drawing attention for an unusual approach...

Can dogs detect cancer simply by smelling a person’s breath? It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, but new research from an Indian biotech startup suggests the answer may be yes. Researchers...

Most of us feel old after a rough Monday. Jonathan the tortoise was already middle-aged when the telephone was invented. This week, Guinness World Records made it official: at 194 years old, Jonathan has been...

A vast underwater cemetery filled with ancient whale remains has been discovered deep beneath the Indian Ocean, offering scientists an unprecedented glimpse into life and death in one of Earth’s least-explored environments, according to the...

A wild bear roaming through a Japanese city has triggered an extraordinary public safety response, forcing the closure of nearly 100 schools and prompting authorities to deploy hunters, police officers, and emergency personnel to track...

Australian authorities have seized more than 100,000 live exotic cockroaches from a commercial breeder in what officials are calling the country’s largest-ever bust involving illegal invertebrates. The raid uncovered thousands of Madagascar hissing cockroaches and...

For generations, isolated lighthouses have inspired ghost stories. Caretakers reported strange vibrations, low rumbling noises, and eerie sounds rolling through the walls at night. Some blamed storms. Others blamed the supernatural. Now, scientists believe they...