In the leafy Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey lies a very different kind of farm: the astonishing Funny Farm, a not-for-profit animal sanctuary open to the public two days a week, created by New ...

Many millions of animals in the world have hair and for some, it’s essential to their survival as they need it for warmth. However, some animals have much more hair than others, including some we ...

Venom is one of the animal kingdom's oldest and most effective weapons, providing creatures with an effective means of attack or defense. Spider venom, for example, is thought to have evolved from a ...

This adorable creature from southwestern Australia is widely known as the happiest animal in the world—and you’re about to see why There’s no shortage of charm in the animal kingdom. Cats purr.

The natural world is rife with opportunities to contextualize our own existence. Perhaps no instance of this is more jarring though than being dwarfed by the sheer size of some of our fellow earthly ...

It’s that time of year again: PEOPLE magazine is on the search for the World’s Cutest Dog. The magazine has partnered with Pedigree for the eighth year in a row. Entries are open most of the month, ...

CHIÈVRES, Belgium — Every year on Oct. 4, people around the globe come together to celebrate World Animal Day. This special day aims to raise awareness about animal welfare and promote the protection ...

Scientists have documented same-sex behavior in many animals. Learn what it means, how it varies, and why human labels can mislead.

If you've ever wished you could see the world though the eyes of another animal, we have good news for you. We also wondered about that and, being scientists who specialize in color vision, have ...

Quick Take With sloths, the females are the ones responsible for mating calls. Three-toed sloth mating calls are often ...

Quick Take Spaying and neutering are the most effective tools for reducing shelter overcrowding and preventing millions of ...

When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. By Jonathan Balcombe HURRICANE LIZARDS AND PLASTIC SQUID The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of ...