Being a mother is a tremendous accomplishment and one of the most challenging jobs in the world. This applies even in the animal kingdom, where it can be a literal dog-eat-dog world for many species.

Many mammals deliver in minutes after long pregnancies. See which species have the quickest births to help newborns thrive.

The animal kingdom is fantastic and full of surprises. Many animals have unique names for their young. These nicknames often sound cute and fit the baby animal perfectly. Think about animals on a farm ...

Animal mothers exhibit remarkable resilience and ingenuity when raising large litters. Species like the tailless tenrec and ...

Sometimes, the expecting mothers deliver on boats or the riverbanks due to delays in crossing flooded sections of routes to ...

Contrary to popular belief, not all snakes lay eggs. Several species, including the green anaconda and common boa constrictor ...

A new study uses sibling genetics to compare monogamy across species. Humans score higher than expected and sit close to ...

Diet plays a crucial role in pregnancy for the healthy growth of the baby. A French biochemist revealed three essential nutrients that must be prioritised for the child’s brain health, along with the ...

The Briggs and Barrett Project’s annual Spirit of Giving Gala on Monday highlighted the organization’s accomplishments over ...

The belief that children cannot feel pain lasted well into the 1980s. It was common for them to undergo surgery while ...

Nhi Linh, a 12-year-old Asian elephant, is expecting her first calf with Spike, a 44-year-old male elephant ...

A healthy garden invites wildlife, including snakes. It's important to look for signs they're slithering about, and identify ...