It's elephant seal mating and birthing season and people from all over are coming to the Central Coast to watch these large ...

Northern elephant seals are protected by federal law, and disturbing them during fasting and breeding can cause stress, ...

Returning to the same site to breed confers a risk of inbreeding with relatives, with the consequent genetic liabilities of ...

Every animal with a brain needs sleep — and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans sleep, birds sleep, whales sleep and even jellyfish sleep.

Over 130 mammal species can delay embryonic development, giving their offspring the best possible chance of survival in ideal ...

From napping half their brain while flying to taking four-second naps to survive parenthood, these animals have evolved ...

Animals that navigate extreme conditions and environments have evolved to sleep in extreme ways. For a long time, scientists ...

When animals nod off, they're most vulnerable to sneaky predators. But despite the risks, the need for sleep is so strong ...

Seals are semi-aquatic marine mammals. They’re also known as pinnipeds, which means ‘fin-footed’, referring to the large flippers they have for arms and legs. Combined with their streamlined, ...

Animals have adorable methods of expressing their love. While some enjoy tender cuddles, others go all out with dances.

In 2025, animal and plant life continue to be threatened by a number of factors, including hunting, habitat loss or ...