A group of viruses, of which measles is one, are adept at jumping to species barrier.

A study of North America's only native parrot confirms its disappearance was down to humans alone.

Scientists calculate the lifespans of long-lost species, including ancient human relatives.

As Sydney gets a brand new zoo, animal experts question what we really learn from visiting captive animals.

The tiger has traversed 1,300km in five months, the furthest a big cat is known to have walked in India.

The winner of this year's competition has been crowned, and it looks a little painful.

Fossils of a newly-discovered ancient ape could give clues to how walking on two feet evolved.

Scientists say they have seen "evolution in action" in the Highlands because of warmer temperatures.

The tape could help surgeons bind tissues together when stitching is difficult, scientists say.

Researchers taught rats to drive tiny "ratmobiles" in exchange for food, which helped the rats relax.