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 ...

On Dec. 13, a packed house of community members toured the new Jackson Animal Care and Control Center, marked by a blessing ...

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

The antibiotic reservoir, called the Vetlen Pouch, was developed through research at University of Utah Health. The pouch has ...

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 ...

Researchers have found a way to control protein levels inside different tissues of a whole, living animal for the first time.

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 ...