Well, neither. Turns out, murder is simply the collective (and eerie) name for a group of crows. What’s more is that the English language is filled with many other funny names for groups of animals.

Hundreds of native Connecticut species including birds, fish, and mammals are listed among those with the greatest conservation need, according to the newly released 2025 Connecticut Wildlife Action ...

Many folks in southern coastal areas know about strand feeding, the remarkable fish-catching behavior demonstrated by ...

Historically, rodents have been one group of animals to bear the brunt of this discrepancy. Around a third of the mammals Evans studied were rodents, but they made up half of the lost mammal species.

The Department of Animal Welfare on Jan. 3 discussed adding 955 animals to the ministry’s List of Animals Banned from Being Owned, Imported or Exported. Animals banned from import or ownership include ...

Monkey species joins elite list of animals who call each other by names. Last updated: August 30, ... Family members within a marmoset group were found using similar vocal labels to address different ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed adding seven species of pangolin, which are sold for their scales and meat and may have played a role in the pandemic.

Tanya Campbell, founder of Canadian Chinchilla Rescue, says her rescue is overflowing with chinchillas due to surrenders from owners who got pets during the pandemic to ease their loneliness.

The animal rights group said the use of animals as models for both toxicity testing and human disease research is increasingly being called into question. According to the Home Office, ...

Humpback whales have joined an exclusive list of animals that not only use but also manufacture their own tools, a new study conducted off the coast of Alaska has found.. Researchers have known ...

Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis)The Saola Working Group calls this ungulate native to the mountains of Laos and Vietnam one of the rarest large animals on Earth. Citing habitat loss and poor ...

Tanya Campbell, founder of Canadian Chinchilla Rescue, says her rescue is overflowing with chinchillas due to surrenders from owners who got pets during the pandemic to ease their loneliness.