The sea mammals may actually be able to sense the amount of oxygen in their blood—something we humans can't do.

Oil spills have long been one of the most catastrophic environmental disasters, inflicting severe damage on marine and terrestrial ecosystems ... ability of fur on mammals and the water-repelling ...

In fact, neither land plants nor terrestrial animals would exist them ... Professor Rob Dunn says that as we start to dive deeper into the world of fungus, there’s no telling what other ...

My extended family has an abiding passion for St. John and Virgin Islands National Park.  Could my first trip possibly live ...

This predator, subsisting on a diet of birds and small terrestrial mammals, plays an integral role in controlling ... As subjects of Melville’s literary quest, sperm whales engage in deep-diving feats ...

Marine mammals can hold their breath for extended periods underwater; the question is, how do they know when it's time to resurface?

Scientists at the University of St. Andrews found that seals can detect blood oxygen levels, allowing them to plan dives and ...

Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the ...

Dr Chris McKnight has been researching how seals can hold their breath as part of his work at the University of St Andrews.

The project stands out for its scale, scope, and subject matter. The study examined 445 terrestrial animals in total, from American bison to zorillas, using data from cameras in a range of ...

Cuvier's beaked whales hold the record for the deepest-diving mammal. They can go nearly 10,000 feet (3,000 m) below the water's surface — about 10 times deeper than the Eiffel Tower is tall..