Wael Shawky’s exhibitions in France and Scotland present newly commissioned and existing works that draw on myth, history, ...

Fossils described in a new study speak to a previously unknown large-bodied lizard diversity that existed alongside dinosaurs ...

Over a million species of animals and plants are now hanging by a thread, more than ever before in human history, says the ...

They’re also preyed on by native species such as sparrow hawks, as well as invasive animals, including rats. The six painted snail species belong to the genus Polymita. This one is a Polymita ...

Underwater archaeologists have discovered remnants of a sunken military warship from the second century BCE in the Egyptian ...

Ever notice lion statues or door knockers outside someone's home? These fixtures may be more than just design choices. Here's ...

Some dogs can outrun cars. Discover more about the potentially fastest dog alive, its breed, and its top speeds.

The V&A’s flagship museum in London’s affluent South Kensington district, founded in the 1850s, is one of Britain’s biggest ...

Jane Goodall also is intrigued by animal art and what Joanne has done, sees it as a form of enrichment for captive and rescued animals, supports the creation of an "art academy for the animals ...

The festival will center the demonstrators' cause — raising awareness of the 58 people believed to still be in captivity in ...

Ancient Egyptian artists as far back as 3100 B.C.E. employed an artificial pigment now called Egyptian blue, using it to paint wood, stone, and cartonnage (a material that resembles papier-mâché ...