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Howler monkeys ( Alouatta ) are among the most vocal land animals on Earth. Their deep, piercing calls echo for miles through the tropical rainforest—especially in the early morning hours....

How can the giraffe drink despite its long neck? At first glance, it seems like a miracle of creation: The giraffe—with a neck up to two meters long—has to bend...

Actinomycosis, also known as radiation fungus, is a rare, chronic infection caused by bacteria of the genus Actinomyces , which belong to the family Actinomycetaceae, order Actinomycetales, and class Actinobacteria....

Ray Bandar began his extraordinary collection in 1953 when he found his first skull at Baker Beach in San Francisco. Over the next six decades, he passionately dedicated himself to...

Importing hunting trophies, skulls and animal products is often more complicated than expected. In addition to extensive regulations, various control costs also apply. Nowadays, it is no longer possible to...

The pathology of a human skull can provide important clues to the cause of death. Changes in the skull can be caused by trauma, disease, or infection. These pathological conditions...

In Switzerland, approximately 20,000 foxes are shot each year to control the population, and another 10,000 die from traffic or disease. A young couple, Dennis and Alice, have turned this...