The previously largest-known rodent was Phoberomys pattersoni ... Until the emergence of the Isthmus of Panama, connecting it to Central and North America about three million years ago, the ...

The capybara is one of the most interesting as well as by far the largest of living rodents ... It ranges over the whole of eastern South America, and westwards into Peru and Bolivia.

Combine big dark eyes, a tall body, beautiful feathers that perfectly mirror a tree branch, an enormous mouth, and a loud, ...

Terror birds were apex predators some 12 million years ago in South America. A newly published discovery could be the largest ...

It is the largest rodent in North America and it has many remarkable traits. It provides an excellent example to illustrate what ecologists call a niche. A niche is the lifestyle of an organism: where ...

As a matter of fact, one of the largest crocodiles ever was so big that one website called the species "bus-sized." Let that sink in for a moment. As we look at both extinct and current species of ...

Scientists have watched them spread north as rapidly as 150 miles per year, and they fear the invaders will find their way ...

From misty rainforests to mountainous national parks to cities brimming with culture, both Central America and South America boast a variety of destinations that appeal to all types of travelers.

The five largest banks by market capitalization are JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Industrial and Commercial ... As China's largest lender, ICBC has a central part in the country's financial ...

As night falls in central Scotland, beavers appear in a pond under the fascinated gaze of a group of nature enthusiasts. A study by the University of Stirling has shed new light on how beavers ...

In 2022, the Consumer Electronics market faced a minor contraction primarily due to the market saturation of smartphones and a rebound in the demand for computing devices compared to the previous ...

This year, the prestigious beauty pageant will be held in Mexico City on November 16 - and is set to be the largest in the event ... including several Central American nations, are to battle ...