Elephants have the largest ears in the animal kingdom, and there’s a practical reason for that. Elephants are known for their intelligence, complex social behavior, memory and size, including their giant ears. The ears of African elephants (Loxodonta africana) can grow up to 6.6 feet (2 meters) long and 4 feet (1.2 m) wide, while...

A NEW Reptile Room has been added at a local farm as part of a major investment to give students more hands-on experience. Barnsley College has introduced the addition at its Wigfield Farm campus as part of its Animal Management facilities. The state-of-the-art space gives students real hands-on experience with a wide variety of exotic...

Paleontologists have discovered that a three-eyed sea moth predator lived on Earth half a billion years ago with evidence found in one of the most fossil-rich areas of the world. The fossils of Mosura fentoni — a species of arthropod that lived in the Cambrian Period — were discovered in Burgess Shale in the Canadian...

The end of everything is coming sooner than we thought but don’t worry, you’ve probably still got time to work through your bucket list. This is the conclusion of researchers from Radboud University in the Netherlands, who calculated how long it would take for the last remnants of the stars to decay into oblivion.

Birds have long captivated human imagination, inspiring innovations like airplanes that mimic their flight. However, their significance extends beyond mere inspiration; they play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. Twice a year, as hibernating animals like bears and squirrels prepare for their seasonal cycles, migratory birds embark on remarkable journeys across land and sea....

A team of archaeologists has unearthed a Celtic necropolis dating back to the second Iron Age, revealing a treasure trove of metal artifacts. Among the remarkable finds were two swords still encased in their beautifully adorned sheaths. One of the swords features swastika motifs, a design with deep roots in Celtic tradition. While the symbol...