Spider web mystery unravelled
The white silk crosses used by orb-weaving spiders are actually a clever way to protect their web.
The white silk crosses used by orb-weaving spiders are actually a clever way to protect their web.
Unlike any other known lizards, the great desert burrowing skink collaborates with family to build elaborate homes.
The enigmatic thylacine hunted more like a tiger than a wolf, new research suggests.
Chimps’ ability to discern their own behaviour from outside forces suggests they are self-aware.
Some lizards us UV light as a flashy but clandestine display to ward off male rivals, new research shows.
Young animals often face a harsh entry into the world. Here’s a turtle hatchling’s perspective of life in the sea.
The loud grunting of the usually sleepy male koala is not limited to alpha males attracting mates.
Female frogs that simultaneously mate with a dozen males produce stronger offspring, new research finds.
Fish in groups are quicker and more accurate at making decisions than individuals.
Female Goudlian finches find it hard to make the best of a bad mating decision when the pickings are slim.