A surprising new study has found that blocking reproduction in some mammals may increase their life expectancy by an average ...

These underground rodents are the first mammals found to actively choose air with lower-than-normal oxygen levels. Their ...

Marine mammals like dolphins, whales, and seals have complex social structures that can influence the spread of infectious diseases. Recent research highlights that understanding these social patterns ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The living mammal family tree is full of diverse species–big blue ...

An international team of researchers, with the involvement of the UAB, has conducted a study that explains the evolutionary ...

RYE — The Ocean Genome Legacy Center of Northeastern University and the Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue team have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing our understanding of the ...

Despite being mammals, these remarkably cancer-resistant animals share a lot in common with cold-blooded species.

Whales, dolphins and other marine mammals are highly social, but those social ties can also help diseases spread through ...

According to a new study published in the Journal of Mammalogy, the number of living mammal species has increased by 25% ...

Despite a common narrative that male mammals tend to dwarf female ones, fewer than half of mammalian species display that pattern, a new study suggests. By Emily Anthes Female elephant seals are not ...

Researchers reveal new insights into the complex evolutionary history behind the distinctive upright posture of modern placental and marsupial mammals, showing the transition was surprisingly complex ...