Mammal

As their name suggests, these small birds provide critical cleaning services to oxen, impala and other animals of the savanna—with a side hustle as rhino guards.

From cute death omens to post-nuclear-disaster predators, these animals captivated us in 2023.

Oh, and Gef was a ghost too.

Historians owe a debt of gratitude to these furry pilferers.

Why do mole rats, Brandt's bats, and bowhead whales live so much longer than their relatives?

For centuries, hundreds of shrines have preserved crucial information about the marine mammals' diversity and distribution.

The evolutionary marvel mates in love trains, can swim in the ocean, and even uses jazz hands as a defensive tactic.

Too-cute sea otters are ravenous predators that feast on purple urchins and other destructive species.

Scientists' creative approach to collecting spotted skunks led to a new family tree for the handstanding li'l stinkers.

Back when reptiles were all the rage, Adalatherium really stood out.

Without the moths, the possums (cute) may starve (not cute).

One theory is that reckless young bison and mammoths got into more trouble.

Despite its massive size, it had been overlooked for 40 years.

To understand what's happening with the beloved critters, first you have to find them.

These little guys would share a bag of Takis with you.

The mammals in Geneva’s outskirts are now iconic in the country.

They start out babbling, and get a lot more eloquent. Sound familiar?