Animal names often sound precise, but many are the result of early guesswork that never got corrected. Explorers, naturalists ...

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 ...

One of the most important decisions you’ll ever make in life is adopting an animal in need. But your new forever friend is going to need a name, and it can be tough to choose. Luckily, the world is ...

Research suggests that dolphins develop a lifelong vocal “name.” Here’s how they evolved this high level of social identity, once thought to be uniquely human.