Animal names often sound precise, but many are the result of early guesswork that never got corrected. Explorers, naturalists ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Scientists estimate there are over 8 million animal species ...

Even though the letter V is at the end of the alphabet, it is the first letter of some of the most colorful and important animal species. Animals that start with the letter V have been in the news ...

One of the most important decisions you’ll ever make in life is adopting an animal in need. But your new forever friend is going to need a name, and it can be tough to choose. Luckily, the world is ...

Research suggests that dolphins develop a lifelong vocal “name.” Here’s how they evolved this high level of social identity, once thought to be uniquely human.