Called Hadrocodium wui, the little creature had certain key mammalian features 40 million years ... the early true mammals were mainly small insect-eating creatures adapted to nighttime activity.

Points out that mammals, including the anteater and seal, have hair and nurse their young. Shows representative members of mammalian groups - carnivores, rodents, ungulates, marsupials and primates.

Two new studies offer insights into the evolution and development of external ears, which appear in humans and other mammals ...

What features distinguish primates from other mammals? This question is of central importance to Biological Anthropology - the study of primate adaptation and evolution. In addition to having ...

Whales are the biggest creatures on Earth. These animals are found in every ocean, but that doesn't make them fish.

The platypus has small, sharp spurs on its hind limbs that it uses to inject defensive poisons into predators, an unusual feature not found in other mammals. Where did these venoms come from?

The two new fossil species exhibit highly specialised characteristics, including adaptations that allowed them to climb trees, roost on branches and glide. This means that the ability of mammals ...

Elephants are strong swimmers that enjoy being in water. They have dense bones, thick skin, and a layer of subcutaneous fat that helps them stay afloat ...

Theresa Bakker, Special to the News-Miner May 6, 2017 May 6, 2017 Updated May 7, 2017 FAIRBANKS — It’s spring, and that means mammals and other animals are on the move. This month, the hands ...