Monkeys: In Hindu mythology, monkeys are sacred due to their association with Hanuman, the monkey god who embodies strength, loyalty, and courage. Hanuman's devotion to Rama in the Ramayana has made ...

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One of the largest crocodilians that ever lived preyed on dinosaurs. New research has found the fearsome Deinosuchus had a ...

A stunning discovery of mummified lion cubs and other animals in the Saqqara necropolis offers a glimpse into ancient ...

New research has overturned everything we thought we knew about cat domestication. Forget the theory that cats simply ...

In ancient Egypt, mass cult ritual sacrifices of cats gave rise to the furry felines becoming human companions, according to ...

Archaeologists in Egypt discover mummified crocodiles dating back over 3,000 years near Aswan. Found in sacred sites ...

WARNING: Some readers will find this content and pictures distressing. An investigation into the treatment of animals around ...

Birds of prey in South Africa are a vital part of the ecosystem, keeping pests under control. So when one of them in injured, ...

The oldest building in the world is Gobekli Tepe. It is an archaeological site of a temple which is located in the south-eastern part of Turkey. Gobekli Tepe was built around 9000 BC and it is an ...

While keeping the long-dead crocodilian intact, McKnight and her team also “virtually” recreated the bronze hook lodged in ...

The discovery was made near the remains of a mummified adult lion, which was found underneath the Saqqara necropolis in 2004.