Description: Unlike lots of other animals, there’s no such thing as the “mating season” for humans, and it might have to do ...

Some animal societies are ruled by despots with an iron fist, while others seem naturally egalitarian – and they all have ...

"Chameleons (Chamaeleonidae) are popular in the pet trade and have been introduced throughout Florida, USA, and their ...

An outbreak of the flesh-eating New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) has killed seven people and infected at least 1 ...

Beluga whales avoid inbreeding by switching partners over time, helping a small, isolated population stay genetically healthy ...

The New World screwworm is getting dangerously close to the U.S., public health officials warn. If left untreated, a screwworm case can be fatal in humans.

Many Americans struggle to pay for health care for themselves and other members of their families, even if they have ...

Veterinarians and animal welfare groups say freezing temperatures, ice and chemicals pose serious risks to cats and dogs ...

Dogs have long been known as humans’ best friends. They are the perfect companions for people of all ages. Whether children ...

There are many types of penguins, a family of flightless aquatic birds that live primarily in the Southern Hemisphere. Read ...

A study of dolphins’ epigenetic ages found that animals with more high-quality friendships were biologically younger than their lonely peers ...