Why do humans have language and other animals apparently don't? It's one of the most enduring questions in the study of mind and communication. Across all cultures, humans use richly expressive ...

Human pair bonding is more comparable to exclusive mating seen in meerkats and beavers than in our primate cousins ...

Not all animals are as friendly as they seem. Some may look harmless but can turn aggressive in an instant, while others ...

If you truly want to commit to someone for life, it's worth taking notes from the California deer mouse. This tiny rodent has ...

Indeed, recent studies have indicated that the humble honey bee possesses a remarkable talent for mathematics and can even ...

A new study uses sibling genetics to compare monogamy across species. Humans score higher than expected and sit close to ...

From bonobos and rats to tickling robots, research is finally cracking the secrets of why we’re ticklish, and what that ...

An ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has affected more than 184 million domestic poultry since 2022 and, ...

Archaeologists say they have found the oldest known instance of fire setting, a key moment in human evolution.

Potentially deadly avian flu, or H5 bird flu, has been found in wild birds in all 50 states. Other animals, including cats ...

Conditional approval extended through December 2026 for the treatment of CID in dogs CID confirmatory effectiveness trial expected to conclude in February 2026, ahead of FDA’s June deadline – 51 dogs ...

Urban raccoons are developing shorter snouts, revealing how city life is subtly reshaping wildlife anatomy and behavior.