Don't underestimate the tongue, a muscular organ that humans use for licking, breathing, tasting, swallowing and speaking. But this organ varies widely in color, shape, length and function across the ...

Don't underestimate the tongue, a muscular organ that humans use for licking, breathing, tasting, swallowing and speaking. But this organ varies widely in color, shape, length and function across the ...

Itching your eye is not exactly easy when you only have four hard hooves. But as this adorable clip from the San Diego Zoo shows us, that is not a problem when you are a little okapi. All you need to ...

When we think about how animals adapt, we usually picture sharp claws, big teeth, or wings that help them fly. But there’s one body part that often goes unnoticed– the tongue. It’s not just for ...

The animal kingdom showcases remarkable adaptations, particularly in the form of long tongues. From giraffes plucking leaves to giant anteaters lapping insects, these tongues are crucial for feeding, ...

Chameleons can famously blend into a variety of different backgrounds, appearing as fresh moss in one setting or a bumpy twig in another. But they possess another incredible ability that has ...

Animals come in all different shapes and sizes and have evolved in diverse and unique ways. To adapt to the food in their environment, animals have developed unique tongue shapes and lengths. Because ...

For humans, tongues help us talk, and taste, chew and swallow our food. Other animals have tongues that have evolved to do other work, like dig through deep tunnels, navigate through dangerous ...

Chameleons are interesting animals not only because of their ability to blend in with their surroundings by changing their skin color, but also because of their zippy fast tongues, which are used to ...

You could FOIL information on the number of animal parts found scattered around the city's parks, or you can just do a quick review of Gothamist's extensive coverage. Look man, if you find a piece of ...

Animals are awesome. But which is the ultimate champion? Over seven weeks, we are pitting some of nature’s most remarkable creatures against one another in a series of virtual battles. Two animals per ...