Mangrove forests protect tropical coasts from storms, store large amounts of carbon and provide vital habitats for plants and ...

This refers to DNA from animals that is found in the environment as a result of natural shedding. Think: dead skin, feces, ...

Each spring, wildlife rescuers get pummeled with well-meaning people bringing in baby animals who appear lost but are really ...

DNA is revealing that many animals once thought to be a single species may actually be several hidden ones. But research on ...

These cases are significant not only because they show that the justice system can act to punish cruelty to animals, but also because they highlight the way society views justice and its ...

Before surrendering a pet, trainers recommend behavior support, structure, and honest evaluation of your lifestyle match.

A video showing a woman standing entirely too close to a bear at Great Smoky Mountains National Park ignited frustration ...

Animals are much more than pets and protein. They provide a part of our vocabulary that is critical to our ability to clarify, compliment and cast aspersions. For example, if you’re too weary to ...

In reptiles, a simple temperature change can determine whether an egg develops into a male or female. This process is formally known as temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD), in which the sex ...

With a large variety of starfish in the ocean, there are many unique appearances that can be surprising. One example is the ...

A baby cat is a kitten. A baby bear is a cub. Simple. But once you look beyond the usual animals, things get interesting fast. Some baby animal names sound made up, and a few are even more charming ...

Calgary’s harsh winters can be difficult even for humans, but animals at the Calgary Zoo come from climates across the world. Kim Walker, the Calgary Zoo’s senior manager of animal care and ...