Hundreds of animals were rescued from neglect at Southern California sanctuaries as a funding crisis and rising costs push ...

When animals become stuck or get ornery with people, wildlife agents reach for Tasers to subdue them. But one thing they ...

Alston’s singing mice carry out complex vocalizations and even appear to converse politely with one another. The neural ...

You may not know that our ancestors hibernated during the winter months. Why did we evolve out of this biologically prolific ...

Discover 15 incredible animals that don’t age the way humans do. From immortal jellyfish to century-old sharks, learn about ...

Even a crime movie like Kangaroo Jack was successfully marketed as if it featured a rapping kangaroo, despite the fact that ...

George Orwell was not really going for subtlety when he wrote the novel “Animal Farm.” (The Times reviewer in 1946 called it “neat, moderately clever and so simple and expli ...

Colette Hiller's kid's book about the healing power of music is for people of all ages because of the deep questions it ...

"Animal Farm" is a movie full of songs and talking critters but also tackles heady themes from George Orwell's novella. Is it OK for little kids?

The ability to detect viruses and other harmful pathogens is highly advantageous for animals, as it can guide their behavior ...

The good news is it’s a problem we can solve if we want to. When the covid-19 pandemic started, Jennifer Phillips thought about the songs of the sparrows. They were easier to hear, because the world ...

Hidden wild instincts: Even if raised by humans, wild animals keep natural behaviors that can lead to aggression, destruction, or escape attempts. Complex care needs: Many exotic species require ...