We’ve all heard of lions, tigers, and bears — but what about axolotls, quokkas, and narwhals? We’ve collected the ultimate list of animal names (plus animal good news)!

Explore differences between common and scientific names, and how DNA evidence is constantly reshaping the tree of life.

While most people know that a baby dog is called a puppy, many may not know what a baby elephant is called. In this fun infographic, explore the world of baby animals. Find out what they’re called, ...

From pill bugs to peafowl, the names we give animals tell fascinating stories about culture, science, and history. Common names can be charmingly local—or wildly misleading—while scientific names ...

Understanding intelligence in the animal kingdom isn’t as simple as ranking species from most intelligent to least. There’s ...

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 ...