Nature has developed some truly bizarre ways for animals to see the world around them. Some creatures have strangely shaped ...

Animals isolate like people do in old age -- but that might be a good thing, scientists say. VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Being a loner isn’t un-herd of for these four-legged ...

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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 ...

Sound science requires animal subjects to be physically, physiologically, and behaviorally unharmed. Accordingly, publication of methods that contravenes animal welfare principles risks perpetuating ...

When a wild orangutan in Sumatra recently suffered a facial wound, apparently after fighting with another male, he did something that caught the attention of the scientists observing him. The animal ...

A dog gives a protective bark, sensing a nearby stranger. A cat slinks by disdainfully, ignoring anyone and everyone. A cow moos in contentment, chewing its cud. At least, that’s what we may think ...

Philosopher Susana Monsó's book Playing Possum, newly translated into English next month, makes the strong case that many animals big and small understand the concept of death. Reading time 8 minutes ...

Focus on animal or public health through the interdisciplinary master's or Ph.D. in animal and veterinary science at the University of Wyoming. You’ll learn from UW faculty who are experts in various ...