Colossal, a genetics startup, has birthed three pups that contain ancient DNA retrieved from the remains of the animal’s ...

Although the wolves are being kept in captivity, experts warn that releasing them into the world could have disastrous consequences.

Invasive species cause environmental mayhem when they establish themselves in a new ecosystem. But these interlopers can also ...

Rats have long been notorious for spreading disease, but a new study reveals just how much human-altered landscapes can ...

In the garden of a hotel in northern Madagascar, a “large” creature with “slit-like” ear openings perched on a tree. Its ...

April 8, 2025 • Colossal Biosciences says it used novel gene-editing technology to alter gray wolf DNA to breed the animals. Dire wolves recently featured prominently in the HBO series Game of ...

From the fierce mute swan to the venomous slow loris, discover how these cute animals that can kill you blend charm with danger. Whether they use venom, sheer strength, or surprising aggression, these ...

Metabolism is known to be linked to lifespan in some species, though it remains unclear how this effect is mediated. Here they show that reduced pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) activity lowers ...

Before frogs were cute, Beelzebufo ampinga lurked in Madagascar’s shadows with a skull built for bone-crunching — and possibly dinosaur-snacking.

The movie, directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, celebrates animals while planting a seed of interest in rescue operations. By Alissa Wilkinson Davis raises the bar on sheer brawniness in this action ...