It is not often that one or two animals can be singled out for saving an entire species. But thanks to their exceptional ...

Ancient DNA reveals that cave lions were a distinct evolutionary lineage that split from modern lions more than a million ...

For animator and academic Dr. Jason Kennedy, palaeoart isn't just a hobby. Creating 3D images of prehistoric animals sits at the intersection of science and art, combining fossil analysis, comparisons ...

By Will Dunham June 4 (Reuters) - The cave lion was one of the biggest cats to ever live, prowling a huge swathe of territory ...

Over 99% of all species that have ever existed on Earth are now extinct. As we confront a growing number of species currently under threat, it's crucial to reflect on the incredible creatures we've ...

Long before modern cities and borders, early humans shared the planet with enormous and often dangerous animals. Woolly mammoths, giant ground sloths, saber-toothed cats, and massive cave bears roamed ...

Mice that contain cells with an added rat chromosome have been created by scientists. The next step is to try this with ...

The Falkland Islands wolves' friendly nature was exploited by settlers, who overhunted them to the point of extinction within ...

Chicks hatched in artificial environments aren’t anything new, and it’s usually not newsworthy. For decades, researchers have ...

Seals are typically thought of as living in cold water habitats. With their thick layers of blubber and dense fur, seals have ...

Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...