Bite force, a measure of the strength of an animal's bite, helps researchers understand a species' role in the ecosystem.

A new species of mollusc has been discovered at the bottom of a river in Thailand after extreme drought. The creature, a large mussel — only the third known species in its genus — is considered ...

The sensitive interior of human teeth might have originated from a seemingly unlikely place: sensory tissue in fish that were swimming in Earth’s oceans 465 million years ago. While our teeth are ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In prehistoric communities across what is now northeastern Europe ...

Have you ever wondered if slugs can smile — or if they even have teeth? Their smooth bodies and simple appearance might ...

Your teeth wouldn’t do much against a woolly mammoth. But a saber-toothed cats’ teeth — those were perfectly evolved to take down such giant prey. All animals’ teeth evolved to help them survive.

SANIBEL, Fla. — No, birds don’t have teeth, but when they hatch they do have an “egg tooth.” A great horned owlet that fell from its nest was recently admitted to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of ...

Do you think teeth are boring or gross? From the iron-laden teeth of Komodo dragons to the horns on unicorns of the sea, the animal kingdom is filled with marvelous dental adaptations that will have ...