Whereas animal cultures affect just a few crucial behaviors, such as courtship and feeding, human cultures cover a massive and constantly expanding set of activities, from clothing to table ...

Now, de Roode is a world expert in the burgeoning field of animal medication, with a lab of his own at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He spoke to New Scientist about his work, his new book ...

While humans are unable to hear ultrasonic sounds, many animals rely on them for communication, navigation, and even hunting. For a long time, researchers believed animals used the same biomechanical ...

Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed. Whales can be found in every ocean ...

While wombats may appear cute and cuddly, they are wild animals that, over time, have developed ways to defend themselves against predators. (Wombats have buns of steel—and they poop in cubes.

In the animal kingdom, pregnancy is usually the role of the female, but a few unique species have flipped this biological norm. Male pregnancy evolved in these species to increase reproductive success ...

In her latest comedy special, “A Different Animal,” which premiered on Tuesday on Prime Video, Shlesinger dives into her evolution as a mother of two dealing with “mom brain” while proudly ...

Research into animal emotions and experience has been on the rise since the late 20th century, and scientists are beginning to use these findings to help understand an age-old question ...

Many owners end up wondering how to maximise the chances of fostering a positive relationship between their cat and other animals – or if they should get them a “friend” at all. However ...

Unable to identify the animal — and wondering if it was someone’s escaped pet — she shared a video of it on social media. On Feb. 25, Cerase posted a five-second clip of the tiny creature ...