The zonkey is a rare hybrid that combines the iconic stripes of a zebra with the humble resilience of a donkey.

The study in Cell highlights microbial load's role in gut microbiome variation, suggesting it as a confounder in disease ...

This rare, in-the-wild experiment shows the importance of high genetic variation and preserving diverse habitats so species can develop those evolutionary protections. Evolution is often thought of as ...

"Most mature agaves generate offsets (rhizomatous suckers) called 'pups.' This is a vegetative or asexual method of ...

Microorganisms—bacteria, viruses and other tiny life forms—may drive biological variation in visible life as much, if not ...

What do you get when you mix a domestic cat with a wild African serval cat? You get a Savannah cat, which turns out to be a ...

A new study reveals that changes in gut microbial load, influenced by factors like diet, age, and antibiotics, drive the presence of bacteria previously linked to diseases such as inflammatory bowel ...

Using a variety of techniques, the researchers realized that two subspecies of squirrels from Southeast Asia were actually ...

Researchers using machine learning discovered that variations in microbial load in the gut, influenced by age, sex, diet, and ...

The more a plant species invests in defense, the less potential it has for growth, according to a study. Research made possible by open science provides new insights into plant adaptation and ...

New research reveals how parrots and finches develop their extraordinary colours – and shows that evolution is an ongoing ...

The Earth is home to an incredible diversity of bird species, living in practically every habitat, from the open oceans to the arid deserts. In some parts of the world, these animals have adapted and ...