When panda pornography didn't entice a male panda to mate with his female partner at a Thai zoo, staff next tried artificial insemination, which resulted in a surprise birth this week. Video.
See a coin-size snake, the world's first pregnant mother, a flesh-eating slug, and the rest of 2008's top ten new species, as named by an international panel of scientists.
Sperm whales have been filmed "elegantly" stealing cod from fishers' lines in Alaska, giving scientists a rare opportunity to learn about how these deep-diving giants hunt.
Recent Komodo dragon attacks on Indonesians—including a park ranger who shows his Komodo scars—have convinced some villagers that the man-size lizards are becoming more aggressive.Video.
Green fluorescent proteins in some primitive sea creatures may act as antioxidants that protect animals in times of illness or stress, a new study says.
Thirsty elephants get a helping hand, an old goat retires from the military, Lady Liberty prepares to show off her crown again, and more in our picks of the week's best news pictures.
Tired of being hassled by the Man? Start your own country (and government), says the Seasteading Institute, whose design-contest winners put a glossy sheen on life atop a glorified oil rig.
"Ida," a "missing link" found in Germany, is an exceptionally well-preserved fossil primate and is being hailed by some as a milestone in human evolution—but not all experts are convinced.
Ida, an exceptionally well-preserved fossil primate from Germany, is being hailed by some as a critical "missing link" in human evolution—but not all experts are convinced.
Invasive Nile monitor lizards sunning themselves at an air reserve base near Miami are creating dangerous conditions for planes, wildlife officials say.
Who do you want to see receive $20,000 to put their Earth-saving idea into action? Check out the ten Green Effect finalists, and until July 20 you can vote—up to once a day—for your favorite idea!
