An extinct flightless bird from Jamaica fought rivals and predators with wings evolved into clubs, scientists suggest.

A new record is set for the sale of a blue fin tuna in a new year auction at Tokyo's fish market.

Scientists track the world's largest population of giant leatherback turtles as they swim from Africa's coast into busy fishing grounds.

Last December was among the coldest in the UK temperature record - though globally, the year was one of the warmest documented.

Theories of human ancestry get an overhaul

Wild capuchin monkeys are very selective about the best way to crack a nut, according to scientists.

UK and US scientists find what they believe to be the remnant gas from a star that exploded more than 13 billion years ago.

A vulture wearing a GPS device is 'detained' by Saudi Arabian officials on accusations of spying for Israel, say reports.