Just as humans have historically gathered during winter, many animals do the same. Animals may not be exchanging presents or decorating their nests ...

Cats didn’t become house pets because humans needed them. They didn’t herd animals, pull carts, or guard property.

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

New genetic research suggests centuries of human persecution may have selected for calmer behavior in Italy's rare Apennine ...

Pet smuggling is a hidden but growing problem, driven by demand for certain breeds and attractive prices. Read more at ...

Currently, monkeys can die during scientific experiments or be deliberately killed so that their tissues and organs can be ...

A child-free woman was left pleasantly surprised after her parents went back on their own Christmas gift rules—and did so for ...

Mumbai: The Supreme Court's Nov 7 order to remove all stray dogs from institutions, bus stands and other public spaces and ...

Shelter director Laura Selvaggio Burban told Newsweek Freedom helped save other animals from "horrific fates." ...

Forget the partridge in a pear tree. Eight dogs, four cats and two guinea pigs sport gifts for pets and pet owners from ...

Humans are far closer to meerkats and beavers for levels of exclusive mating than we are to most of our primate cousins, according to a new University ...

A French bulldog has been rescued after it was mistakenly identified as a mountain lion. The pup was found near the ...