Small really does seem to be beautiful in evolutionary terms. The largest dinosaurs, pterosaurs and mammals may look impressive but these giants are vastly outnumbered by microscopic bacteria and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Unorthodox pets seem to be in vogue at the moment as everything from squirrels to raccoons are popping up on ...

A first-of-its kind adoption centre is aiming to find permanent homes for small animals used in scientific research.

A group of small, freshwater animals (bdelloid rotifers) protect themselves from infections using antibiotic recipes 'stolen' from bacteria, according to new research. This raises the potential that ...

A new study investigates how different mammals react to climate change. Animals that live for a long time and/or produce less offspring -- like bears and bison -- are more resilient than small animals ...