Scientists found special brain connections in seals and sea lions that help control vocal sounds. This may explain how speech ...

From dogs that speak the English language to a horse that solves a murder, spiritualism and pets have gone hand-in-hand.

For many people living with anxiety, depression, trauma, or chronic stress, an emotional support animal feels less like a pet and more like a lifeline. Owners often describe feeling calmer, safer, or ...

For generations, dog owners have joked that their pets listen in on conversations and seem to understand what people are ...

Julia B. Linares-Roake explores how people navigate the muddiness of living with dogs from their point of view as we over-control how they play and express their "dogness." ...

In April 2025, the FDA announced plans to shift biomedical research for monoclonal antibodies and other medications away from animal testing toward new approaches. One year later, much speculation ...

10 mysterious places on Earth humans are forbidden to visit—from North Sentinel Island and Snake Island to the Vatican Archives and Area 51—and the fascinating reasons why they remain off-limits.

Scientists discover hedgehogs hear ultrasound, opening the possibility of warning sounds that keep them away from roads.

The Potter Park Zoo is mourning the unexpected death, adding that Vikentii the tiger helped inspire guests to care about endangered wildlife ...

Microglia (immune cells) and the RANK protein are essential for triggering puberty and maintaining fertility in the brain.

Actor Katherine Heigl is pushing back after critics questioned her appearance at a dog-rescue fundraiser held at Mar-a-Lago.

In a new experiment, raccoons continued opening fresh doors and latches on a puzzle box even after they had claimed the food reward inside. That persistence is a bit perplexing. Researchers think the ...