UK law both requires and regulates experiments on animals. Any new drug must be tested on at least two different species of live mammal, one of which must be a large non-rodent. The way scientists ...
Sloths are so slow that moss and fungi can grow on their fur! They move at an average speed of 0.17 miles per hour. This leisurely pace conserves energy as their diet is low in calories. Sloths have ...
In this fun infographic, explore the world of baby animals. Find out what they’re called, and learn a fun fact about each. You can learn more about each of these animals, too, by exploring A-Z ...
Did you know Komodo dragons are the world's largest animals that can reproduce asexually, and surgeons usually add a new kidney but not take out the old one during transplants? A female Komodo ...
Pandas have a unique “thumb,” which is actually an extended wrist bone. This helps them hold and strip bamboo with precision, making them expert eaters. When born, pandas are about the size of a stick ...