The double-headed gecko born at a Pennsylvania facility has shocked everyone by surviving for nearly four weeks. The owners said both heads are eating independently and the gecko is also moving better, showing that the two brains are working together. 

Double-headed gecko Simon and Garfunkel's two brains are coordinating, not competing

Democratic Republic of Congo has revealed a new monkey species with orange and pink lips and bright facial hair. The animals also make a distinct roar. It has been named Colobus congoensis, and is apparently shy and watchful.

'Shy and watchful' monkey with no thumb and orange lips discovered in Africa

A Tuscan village is attracting people from different corners after someone clicked a photo of a crocodile in a lake. However, the creature has not been seen since then. Some people are sure that there never was a crocodile, while others are capitalising on the publicity. 

Mysterious crocodile sighting has made an Italian village famous. It may not even exist

The brown huntsman spiders found in Australia are the fastest spiders on Earth. A study has found that the Heteropoda jugulan species can run at speeds of 13km/hr. However, there could be much faster spiders out there, scientists said.

Arachnophobes beware! Fastest spider on Earth, that moves 12 feet in 1 second, has just been identified

Scientists have discovered a smiley face spider in Uttarakhand, on the foothills of the Himalayas. The surprising thing is that the arachnid has only been found in Hawaii till now. But this is an entirely different species, yet it has a similar pattern. 

Smiley face spider discovered in Indian Himalayas. It was only ever found in Hawaii

An insect that lived 100 million years ago has been discovered fossilised in amber in Myanmar. It has forceps like claws similar to crabs in the front, which led to it being named after the popular K-pop band Stray Kids.

100-million-year-old insect discovered in Myanmar named after K-pop band Stray Kids. Here's why

Scientists have discovered a new species of penguins in the sub-Antarctic region and the southern Indian Ocean. They belong to the gentoo penguin genus, which inhabits the remotest parts of the world and so have been tough to keep track of. 

Scientists stumble upon a brand new penguin species hidden for 300,000 years

Birds have a dislike for women and seem to have a certain liking for men, according to a study. In five European countries, scientists found that when men approached the birds, they stayed on the ground for longer. But when women did the same, they flew away quickly. 

Birds have a clear preference when it comes to choosing between men and women

Pablo Escobar's hippos have become a nuisance in Colombia, threatening local species and villagers. The country has now approved a plan to kill the animals as all other methods to control their population have failed.

Colombia will kill Pablo Escobar's 80 'cocaine hippos'. Here's why

Chimpanzees are acting just like humans, and are turning against their own people. A study has found that after elderly leaders died, a power vacuum was created in a particular community, which led to killings and civil war. 

Chimpanzees are acting like humans and killing their own in civil wars, study finds

Seagull menace has taken over Scotland, where the birds are launching coordinated attacks on people in parks and city centres. During Easter egg hunts, at least 16 such incidents were reported in one place. The gulls are watching for opportunities and “repeatedly swooping” in. 

Seagulls are watching, waiting and staging coordinated attacks on humans

A heartwarming video has emerged from Ukraine where soldiers rescued a dog and a cat, and put them on a drone to send them to safety. Footage shows the cat and the dog coming out of a bag, who are now being taken care of.

VIDEO: Dog and cat take 12km drone trip as Ukrainian soldiers rescue them from war zone

In Utah, hunters have been told to kill as many mountain lions as they can. This is being done as part of a study. People are not happy with the aggressive approach which is being done keeping in mind the mule deer population.

Utah is aggressively culling cougars for a study. Critics call it 'an extermination campaign'

Seven dogs escaped from a meat factory in China, formed a military-style formation, walked through a highway and travelled 17 kilometres to return home. How did they know the route and where to go? This was made possible because of an “internal compass”.

How did Corgi and his friends know where to go? Dogs have an 'internal compass'

The world of camel beauty pageants has once again been rocked by controversy. Twenty camels were disqualified from the Beauty Show Festival in Al Musanaa, Oman, after officials found that the breeders had given them Botox injections.

20 camels found cheating at beauty pageant, disqualified for getting Botox to enhance their curves

Morocco is poisoning, shooting and burning stray dogs alive to clean the streets ahead of the 2030 World Cup, animal rights activists have alleged. They have shared photos of the atrocities with FIFA and are hoping action will be taken to protect the dogs. 

Morocco 'poisoning, shooting and burning' dogs alive ahead of 2030 World Cup, animal rights activists allege

Dogs of Ukraine could face a change on the genetic level because of the war in the country. Scientists have noticed physical changes in dogs near the frontline. They say the changes are similar to what is expected in large-scale natural or anthropogenic disasters.

War-hit dogs of Ukraine are experiencing natural disaster-scale changes

“Ghost hogs” are running wild near the Fukushima nuclear plant. Their genes show an evolution that has jumped several generations because the wild boars mated with the domestic pigs. The finding shows how a world without humans fast forwards evolution.

The nuclear hogs of Fukushima have skipped generational evolution. Here's why

Scientists are judging the cognitive abilities of horses in Norway and Sweden to understand their emotional needs. They are being taught a symbol language to ask them whether they would like a blanket. Here is why it matters.

Blanket or no blanket? Horses are being given the choice to say no. Here is why

A cow in Austria has become famous for using tools, in her case, a long-handled brush, to scratch herself. Scientists say this is the first evidence of cattle using tools. Seeing Veronika fit a brush in her mouth has led scientists to wonder what else cattle can do. 

Meet Veronika the cow, who can fit a brush in her mouth to SCRATCH THAT ITCH

At Poland's Wroclaw Zoo, a 22 kg deer took on a 1,800 kg rhino in a fight to show who is in charge and release built-up energy. The video of the animals butting heads has garnered millions of views on social media. Find out who won the bout. 

22kg deer butts heads with 2,000kg rhino at Polish zoo. See who won | VIDEO

A spider species that has gone in reverse during evolution has left scientists stumped. This Dysdera tilosensis has reduced its DNA content by half, something that should not have happened, going by the current rules of life.

Creature that has chomped down on its DNA by half is evolving in reverse

A seven-legged octopus was found on a Scottish beach in late November, with all its body parts scattered in different places. Researchers are puzzled as to how it reached the shore since it typically lives in the sea at depths of 1,600 feet and more.

Fragments of seven-legged giant with 20 inch arms wash ashore in Scotland. It is a...

Wild pigs in California have turned blue, and authorities are pointing to a poisonous chemical used to kill rodents. The pigs are likely feeding on dead animals, which is leading to indirect contamination. Hunters have been warned not to use game meat. 

Don't eat game meat: Warnings issued as hunters stumble upon 'neon blue' wild pigs in California

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Double-headed gecko Simon and Garfunkel's two brains are coordinating, not competing

'Shy and watchful' monkey with no thumb and orange lips discovered in Africa

Mysterious crocodile sighting has made an Italian village famous. Does it exist?

Arachnophobes beware! Fastest spider on Earth has just been identified

Smiley face spider discovered in Indian Himalayas was only found in Hawaii

100mn-year-old insect discovered in Myanmar named after K-pop band Stray Kids

Scientists stumble upon a brand new penguin species hidden for 300,000 years

Birds have a clear preference when it comes to choosing between men and women

Colombia will kill Pablo Escobar's 80 'cocaine hippos'. Here's why

Chimps are acting like humans and killing their own in civil wars, study finds

Seagulls are watching, waiting and staging coordinated attacks on humans

VIDEO: Dog and cat take 12km drone trip as Ukrainian soldiers rescue them

Utah is culling cougars for a study. Critics call it 'extermination campaign'

How did Corgi and his friends know where to go? Dogs have an 'internal compass'

20 camels cheated at beauty pageant. They were disqualified for getting Botox

Morocco 'poisoning, shooting and burning' dogs en masse for 2030 World Cup