A study reveals how seasonal brain shrinking helps some mammals survive winter, offering new insights into brain plasticity ...

First, no one is sure why we, or any other animal, dream. During the past century, however, scientists have made significant progress in understanding the factors that influence sleep and dreaming.

Huge die-offs of elephant seals occurred after the virus gained nearly 20 troublesome new mutations, scientists found. By Apoorva Mandavilli Elephant seals in South America died in massive numbers ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Nepal is renowned for its tigers, rhinos and snow leopards, but the country is also home to a rich diversity of smaller, less-studied mammals.

From its long, flexible trunk to its loud trumpeting sounds, there’s a lot to admire about an elephant. But how much do you know about these massive creatures? Where do they live? How big can they get ...