When you think of “gory” animals, creatures like great white sharks, tigers, and vampire bats might come to mind. But the most gruesome defense mechanism of any animal belongs to something much ...

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Bird beaks have a variety of shapes and purposes. Here are common bird beak types you should look for and how they help birds find food.

Sticky Lizards are a common creature type in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. They have wide, hammer-shaped heads and stumpy tails. Once caught, they can be used in cooking recipes. Learn ...

When winter arrives, cold-blooded lizards disappear to survive freezing temperatures. They enter a dormant state called brumation, slowing their metabolism and conserving energy in insulated shelters.

A new species of native bee with devil-like "horns" has been discovered in Western Australia's Goldfields. Scientists say there could be many more undiscovered invertebrates in the remote area. There ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

For decades, paleontologists argued over the lone skull used to establish the distinct species Nanotyrannus. Was it truly a ...

On Monday, head coach Willie Fritz took questions from the media previewing No.25 Houston's upcoming matchup against the TCU Horned Frogs. Houston enters the Big 12 matchup coming off a bye week, ...

Coiled in self-defence, this armoured creature – the armadillo girdled lizard – turns its body into a formidable fortress to ...

Despite popular belief, most reptiles do not have slimy skin. Their skin is dry and scaly, made of keratin, which keeps them from drying out.