Michael Bond explains how animals have influenced our minds and cultures and why human exceptionalism is downright misleading ...

Why is it that a squirrel may calmly take food from a picnic table while a deer runs as if its life depends on it at the snap ...

Genetic switches near the FTO locus may enable hibernators’ extreme metabolic resilience and could inspire future treatments ...

It wasn't looking good for Major. The terrier had been badly attacked by another dog, and his back leg was severely injured. To make matters worse, a record-breaking snowstorm had made it impossible ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Charmin Horton and Lisa “Mimi” Sedjat, joined by therapy dog Chili, visit Coast Live from the Eastern Shore Community Services Board to discuss the large role therapy animals can ...

In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the experts their thoughts on how conceivable the plot is.

Discover the science behind why we love our pets so much, from brain chemistry to emotional bonds that shape the deep ...