The brain does not need its sophisticated cortex to interpret the visual world. A new study published in PLOS Biology ...

Fall migration isn't just for birds, it's also for people. And it's why hundreds flock to the Rio Grande Valley.

Vertebrates have extremely different brain sizes: even with the same body size, brain size can vary a hundredfold.

Long ago, some saltwater fish adapted to freshwater — and in doing so, developed an extraordinary sense of hearing rivaling ...

Summary: A global study of vertebrates reveals that body temperature is the key driver behind brain size evolution.

Fringe-lipped bats from Panama hunt like miniature lions, using a “hang-and-wait” strategy to capture large, energy-rich prey. High-tech biologging revealed they spend most of their time conserving ...

For decades, scientists have warned that human activity is triggering a sixth mass extinction. From melting glaciers to ...

New landmark scientific research shows that tiny but mighty-brained sentient bumble bees display positive emotional contagion ...

Model vertebrates are extensively studied non-human vertebrates (species with a notochord, or vertebral column) chosen for the ease of investigating particular biological phenomena in areas such as ...