Horns are one of the most visible and impressive adaptations developed by some mammals in the animal kingdom. Lots of animals grow horns, including cows, goats, buffalo, antelope, rhinos, and deer.

When it comes to African wildlife, few things capture the imagination like the Big Five animals. I still remember the first ...

Female wildebeest are engaged in an evolutionary arms race - but scientists aren't sure why.. Researchers studying blue wildebeest skulls found that sexual selection is driving the development of ...

Like something straight out of a Jurassic Park movie, the golden takin's low, rumbling bellow can send shivers up your spine.

A new study shows that when male animals develop elaborate weapons, such as antlers and horns, females of the same species develop larger brains than expected. ANIMALS As males evolve to have ...

Female bonobos team up to suppress male aggression against them—the first evidence of animals deploying this strategy. In 85% of observed coalitions, females collectively targeted males, forcing ...

Hercules beetles are among the largest flying insects in the world, with males of some subspecies measuring up to 6.8 inches (17.2 centimeters) long.

A viral video of a moose shaking free its antlers raises the question of why the animals need such heavy headgear. A moose in Alaska sheds velvet, a type of fuzzy skin that provides nutrients to ...

Learn about 12 animals that reproduce asexually and don't need a mate. ... Some males will even stay with the female for several days after mating to ensure that she doesn’t mate with anyone else.

Rhinos’ Horns Were Cut to Thwart Poachers. After, They Didn’t Go Out Much. New research shows a conservation strategy can disrupt the animals’ social networks.