Few sights feel sweeter than a baby seal meeting water for the first time. In one widely shared Instagram reel, a fuzzy, fat pup paddles with caution while a caretaker gives it support. Soon, ...

When you think of great swimmers, animals like dolphins, fish, or penguins probably come to mind. But the animal kingdom is full of surprises, and many creatures you’d never expect to navigate well ...

Despite what's depicted in movies and books, the real Tyrannosaurus rex was likely an awkward swimmer at best. Illustration by Fotokita, Getty Images To date, no one has found swim traces from a ...

Evidence suggests dinosaurs like tyrannosaurs were probably best suited to a version of the doggy paddle. Despite what's depicted in movies and books, the real Tyrannosaurus rex was likely an awkward ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...