Chimpanzees use grass as a fashion item. A new study has found that captive chimpanzees have begun sticking blades of grass out of their ears and buttocks in what is being hailed as an unusual ‘fashion’. Scientists have noted that…

Eotephradactylus mcintireae existed alongside other evolutionarily new life forms, including turtles, as well as older groups of animals such as giant amphibians and armoured crocodiles. Scientists have found the oldest pterosaur ever discovered in North America, which they have named…

There are approximately 50,000 different species of spiders on the planet. (Photo credit: Nguyễn Thảnh/500px via Getty Images) Spiders: They’re creepy, they’re creepy, and they’re definitely interesting. With around 50,000 known species worldwide, spiders have adapted to almost every environment…

The spots on a giraffe’s skin help the animals hide, maintain body temperature and recognize each other. (Photo by Arthur Morris/Getty Images) Giraffes are known for their long necks, but their attractive spotted coats also have many distinctive features and…

Japanese quail have become the first birds to be incubated and raised in space. (Image credit: STERKL/Alamy Stock Photo) Japanese quail are small relatives of chickens and turkeys that have one rather unusual feature: the males produce a unique foam…