Researchers found genetic differences that likely resulted from humans killing aggressive bears, leaving docile individuals ...

New research shows humans may have brought wolves to a remote island, fed them, and cared for them thousands of years ago.

Have you ever wondered what animals are really thinking when they sense you nearby? Here's the thing: while we hike, drive, or simply exist in shared spaces, countless creatures are working overtime ...

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We are indeed still evolving, though it can be hard to tell because it happens over generations and often involves things you can't see, such as what foods different people are able to digest. When ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Many people believe that we humans have ...