A seven-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch has drawn global attention after videos showed him alone in his enclosure at Ichikawa City Zoo, clutching a stuffed orangutan for comfort. Born last…
Stevie and her two siblings were the first chickens I ever fostered. I brought them home from a local animal shelter in 2021, not knowing how much one tiny hen…
Horses whinny to reconnect with herd mates, greet familiar companions and even express excitement at feeding time. But for years, scientists couldn’t fully explain how they produce that unmistakable, two-toned…
After nearly 24 hours of flight delays, all I wanted was to collapse on my living room floor. Instead, I found myself standing in line at Ikea’s click-and-collect counter, waiting…
In 2024, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine made a breakthrough discovery by studying zebrafish — tiny freshwater minnows with a remarkable ability: they can completely regenerate their spinal…
New research shows that seasoned birders — including older adults — had denser tissue in parts of the brain tied to attention and perception. For serious birdwatchers, the pastime is…
Over the past two years, veterinary costs — already steep — have climbed even faster than inflation, according to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Neutering a cat can…
Nearly half of U.S. households share their homes with a dog, and most owners consider their pets true family members — not just companions. In fact, about half of Americans…
Joe Denti was a standout participant in Puppies for Parole, a restorative justice program that pairs inmates with rescue dogs needing training. For 34 years, Joe Denti was incarcerated at…
affected — including hundreds of shelter animals forced from their homes. As floodwaters rose and conditions worsened, one airline captain stepped forward to help. On Oct. 12, Southwest Airlines pilot…