Mammals
Scientifically-speaking there are 11 mammal groups, and most Mammals are warm-blooded, have body hair, give live birth and nurse their young with milk from mammary glands. Check out these articles about all kinds of mammals.
The White Whale Whistles and Clicks—Not Your Typical Whale Song
Why Are Blue Whales Going Silent?
What Is a Group of Otters Called? The Official Terms Are Adorable
The Smallest Bat in the World Is the Size of a Bumblebee
The Largest Bat in the World Has a Wingspan Over 5 Feet
Baby Bats Babble With Moms, Hinting at Human Language Development
This Spirit Bear Is Neither Albino Nor a Polar Bear
What Is a Group of Polar Bears Called? Sounds Sneaky
What Is a Group of Pandas Called? We're Blushing
What Is a Group of Jaguars Called? Sounds Shady...
What Is a Group of Coyotes Called?
What Is a Group of Leopards Called? Hint: It's Related to Their Behavior
What Is a Group of Elk Called? Not Always a Gang
What Is a Group of Buffalo Called? Hint: It Also Applies to Bison
What Is a Group of Cows Called? Not Always a Herd
The Happiest Animal on Earth Is the Quokka
What Do Possums Eat? Most Things, It Turns Out
What's It Like Inside a Kangaroo's Pouch?
What Is a Group of Baboons Called, a Congress or a Troop?
What Is a Group of Apes Called? Not a Troop but a...
What Is a Group of Lemurs Called? Sounds Highly Suspicious
What Is a Group of Guinea Pigs Called? It's Bigger Than You'd Expect
What Is a Group of Capybaras Called? Reminiscent of Cattle
What Is a Group of Porcupines Called? Exactly What It Looks Like
What Group of Animals Is Called a Business?
What Is a Group of Sloths Called? It's About as Cuddly As They Are
What Is a Group of Hedgehogs Called? It's Adorably Appropriate
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Ring-tailed lemurs - perhaps the most iconic species on the tropical island of Madagascar - are in significant decline due to habitat loss, hunting and illegal capture.
Zookeepers in Europe feed their elephants surplus holiday foliage, giving the animals a treat they both eat and play with.
Turns out the reboot of 'Planet of the Apes' got one thing right - it's the brains monkeys lack, not the anatomy.
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It turns out that one of the world's most enchanting animals has even stronger superpowers than we previously knew. Surprise!
Yes, these nocturnal mammals can fly faster than our most beloved speedy birds. And they beat the record by a long shot.
In research that showed intentional expressions of desire, horses have been added to the short list of animals that can use symbols to communicate with humans.
The most popular lady macaques show us why nitpicking pays off.
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Can you tell one species of giraffe from the next? We've got some pics to help you out.
Thanks to the work of conservationists, these rare California island foxes have been removed from endangered species list and marked totally recovered.
The cuddly cubs were born in the same zoo that experienced disastrous flooding in 2015.
For some horses and ponies, Diet Coke can be a literal lifesaver.
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Hedgehog populations in Britain have dropped severely. Understanding how the animals have adapted to urban and rural spaces will help us help them.
Dutch researchers analyzed a surprising selection of exotic mammals to find which could most easily live alongside people in a humane way.
Talk about filthy lucre! Trace amounts of the precious metal turned up when scientists looked into bovine bathroom business.
Late-stage albinism? Disastrous paint spill? Marty McFly in giraffe form? Maybe the African mammal just has something in common with Michael Jackson.
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Rising sea levels wiped out the entire population of a rodent species only found on remote Australian island Bramble Cay. Who's next?
The population-control strategy to rid the islands of the invasive species would use something called "gene driving" and GMO rodents.
By Chris Opfer
In a surprising way, the Southeast Asian mammal, AKA the bearcat, creates a chemical compound shared with roasty, toasty human food, according to a new study.
Feral monkeys have roamed Silver Springs State Park in Florida since the 1930s.
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As the climate changes, some pika populations may die out, but others will flourish. A new study examined what's likely to happen in eight U.S. National Parks.
"The Jinx." "Making a Murderer." And now, orangutans? Why this female-on-female ape killing took researchers by surprise - and reads like a human true-crime drama.
Motion-sensing cameras, detailed maps and a special poop-detecting dog all played a part in finding the jaguar nicknamed "El Jefe."
What do bats have in common with ice skaters and one-legged ducks? The answer to that helped illuminate one perplexing thing about the flying mammals.
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Breaking multiple records, Sarah set speeds never matched by any other animal. She was euthanized earlier this week by the staff at the Cincinnati Zoo, where she lived.
Groups of European bison make movement and grazing decisions by popular vote, choosing to follow or ignore potential leaders' suggestions.