Ancient folklore mentions mythical creatures, often filled with bizarre traits that make them hard to believe. Let's explore whether these mythical beings ever existed. Legends mentioned the massive, ...

Joshua Rapp Learn is an award-winning D.C.-based science journalist who frequently writes for Discover Magazine, covering topics about archaeology, wildlife, paleontology, space and other topics. View ...

African rock art depicting a mythical tusked creature may mirror the look of fossils of real-life ancient mammal relatives called dicynodonts. Abundant, exposed fossils in South Africa’s Karoo Basin ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever since we started telling stories, mythical creatures have fascinated and terrified humans with their ...

Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues. He began his career in ...

Safari experiences aren’t built around constant action. Much of your time will go into scanning the brush and listening closely for signs of movement. Those slower moments end up shaping the ...