Conflict over the resources all animals need exerts a powerful evolutionary force on a host of social species, including various primates, meerkats ( Suricata suricatta ), several bird species, and ...

Pushed to the brink, animals are picking up new behaviors and tricks to persevere in a world ruled by humans. By Jason Bittel Published Oct 18, 2022 9:15 AM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab ...

Groundbreaking study shows machine learning can decode emotions in seven ungulate species. A game-changer for animal welfare? Can artificial intelligence help us understand what animals feel? A ...

With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside. With a ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine maintains the Roundtable on Science and Welfare of Animals Involved in Research as an authoritative resource and collaborative body for ...

In the wild, a mouse or rat leads a precarious life. In the city, they dodge traps, poisons, and broom-wielding humans. In the countryside, they face owls, shotguns, and more poison. As Australia’s ...

Animal Humane Society is a place where cats, dogs, and critters come to find their new home. It’s also a place where people ...

Anyone who has ever chucked a tennis ball in the general vicinity of a border collie knows that some animals take play very seriously. The intense stare, the tremble of anticipation, the apparent joy ...