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

A new study suggests humans belong in an elite “league of monogamy,” ranking closer to beavers and meerkats than to chimpanzees. By comparing full and half siblings across species and human cultures, ...

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

The New World screwworm is getting dangerously close to the U.S., public health officials warn. If left untreated, a ...

Cities profoundly shape how animals interact with one another. A new comprehensive review by researchers at Bielefeld ...

There are few things more joyful, if occasionally nerve-wracking, than having a pet in your home. And plenty of people agree.

Occa the Cockatoo appeared playful as he happily 'jumped' with Robert on camera ...

This precious pooch is so sweet with her stuffie.

City environments subject animals to noise, light, crowding, and fragmented habitats that subtly but powerfully reshape how they communicate.

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

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

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