Small clusters of pits in tooth enamel may be traced back to a single evolutionary lineage millions of years ago.

“Wild boars were probably attracted to human settlements as people started settling down and began growing their own food,” ...

New fossil research shows that teeth originally evolved as sensory tissue embedded in the armored exoskeletons of ancient ...

Pigs have long been known, sometimes celebrated, as among the most intelligent of farm animals. Now, a new Dartmouth-led ...

Giraffes have the same number of teeth as humans do, but they are designed in a very different way to serve a unique purpose.

Dolphins live in all the world’s oceans and even some of the largest freshwater rivers. Like whales, they’re considered ...

There are many intriguing facts about squirrels—some of which you likely have never even heard before. Squirrels are far more ...

Dwarf elephants likely lived into the Bronze Age Mycenaean era, influencing ancient Greek artifacts and culture.

Florida has dozens of nonnative lizard species that are bigger, faster and stronger than native species. They have teeth, and some have bad attitudes. Here’s a look at which ones can ...

Some wet markets sell and slaughter live animals on site, including chickens, fish, and shellfish. In China, they’re a staple of daily life for many. More rarely, wet markets also sell wild ...

Sickle cell anemia, a genetic disease caused by a mutation in the beta-globin gene, can present oral manifestations such as delayed tooth eruption and hypomineralized enamel and dentin. The aim of the ...

Whether you’ve been complimented on your smile or the dentist is always an easy visit, if you have a perfect set of pearly whites, you may consider sinking your teeth into a modeling career.