Birds descended from the dinosaurs, but researchers have known relatively little about how the bird's brain took shape over ...

Researchers hope the "exquisitely preserved" fossil will cast new light on an enduring mystery in paleontology.

Climate change is one of the major reasons why animals are going extinct. The global temperature rise is simply ... The ...

Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman” and roles in many other films and television shows, has died, his longtime manager confirmed. He was 69.

Phorusrhacid birds, better known as "terror birds," were some of the most impressive predators to ever walk the Earth.

The fossilized leg bone of the terror bird went unidentified for almost 20 years. Nearly 12 million years ago, the largest ...

The South Island of New Zealand was once home to the extinct Haast's eagle, also called Hieraaetus moorei. Weighing about ...

While past terror bird fossils placed the meat-eating birds at 3 to 9 feet tall, new findings suggest that some were even ...

From fearsome land mammals to deadly sea creatures, we rank the most terrifying animals that once roamed Earth.

Discover the fascinating and controversial legacy of John James Audubon, the artist behind 'Birds of America' at this St. Pete MFA exhibit.

At over a foot long, the world's biggest spider is quite a sight. Adventurers and arachnaphobes alike might be wondering, where are these giants?