Researchers have used neutron tomography, a non-invasive imaging technique, to study six sealed animal coffins from ancient Egypt. The study was published in Scientific Reports. As previously reported ...

The active and mischievous Egyptian Mau is known for being one of the longest living cat breeds and one of the most ...

Cobras rarely kill lions because, generally, such encounters are infrequent. But a swift pounce from the lion could also ...

Ancient Egypt had far more venomous snakes than the country does today, according to a new study of a scroll. How much can the written records of ancient civilizations tell us about the animals they ...

Creation and origins of life according to ancient Egyptian sources 11 -- Magico-religious beliefs in ancient Egypt and the perception of the natural world 13 -- Fauna of the pharaonic period: origins ...

I recall reading somewhere, and it may have been Ars, of a letter to an Egyptian temple saying basically "Where is my cat mummy, c'mon guys it's been months, hurry up!" Also that the mummy received ...

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Our success suggests that other ancient Egyptian remains might still hold genetic secrets ... dating back at least 10,000 years with the spread of farming, domesticated animals and new crops into ...

The circus will perform seven shows at the Murat Theatre and the Egyptian Room at the Old National Centre from Friday, Sept. 26-Sunday, Sept. 28. The show will feature exotic animals, clowns and a ...