These five research-backed insights show why the octopus remains one of the most extraordinary minds in the animal kingdom.

Animals more likely to eat their young are those with faster reproductive cycles. “Species that have large broods might be ...

Shankland's award-winning interdisciplinary book examines our dominance of and affection for animals and how empathy toward ...

Humans are far more monogamous than our primate cousins, but less so than beavers, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Cambridge in England analyzed the proportion of full ...

A global system dubbed the “internet of animals,” which tracks wildlife via satellite, is one step closer to becoming a ...

Unlike most animals’ weapons — like claws, horns or teeth — snake venom is in a perpetual race with the defenses of their prey. Snakes upgrade their venom; rodents and amphibians upgrade their ...

TikTok is rapidly growing in Africa and is being used to sell bushmeat, underscoring the role of social media in the global ...

On a lawn inside the Bronx Zoo, rows of headstones display multiple animal species, making for an eerie display during the ...

Animal hoarding is a growing issue across the country, and it isn't just about having too many pets. "If you can get it, you can hoard it," said Dr. Randall Lockwood, a retired Senior VP for the ...

Man's best friend is increasingly being abandoned on the street, often by people facing financial hardships who can no longer afford to feed or house them. "Animal shelters generally reflect what is ...