Not all animals lie down to give birth. Discover the animals that give birth standing up and learn about the reasons for this ...

When we think about newborn animals, it’s understandable that we might think of babies that are small and helpless, entirely ...

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

Many of us know snakes are ectothermic reptiles that regulate their body temperature behaviorally by using shade, burrows, warm rocks, and even metabolic heat from digestion. But not everyone is aware ...

Scientists have newly described three extraordinary species of tree toad that leapfrog over the egg-to-tadpole stage. The females give birth on land to dozens of toadlets, each measuring just a few ...

The Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C. is preparing for the birth of a large “charismatic and charming” animal: an Asian elephant calf. Zoo officials announced Monday morning that an Asian elephant is ...

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 ...