Like the males of many animal species, male Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies, a commonly studied lab animal, are aggressive toward one another and even fight when competing for resources such as ...

Meet the internet-famous pig who communicates using sound buttons, has built a million-strong following, and is changing how people view animal intelligence and emotions.

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London, had a mystery on its hands. A rather attractive, triangular, but ultimately mysterious lump of blue mineral. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access ...

Watch this clever sea otter trade its prized sea pebble for a fish, then read all about how clever these creatures are.

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An Illinois proposal would require shelters and rescues to register pet microchips in a national database before dogs and ...

New research shows that displaying a pair of eyes on food packaging can be enough to stop some gulls pinching your food.

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Spay Neuter Network is bringing humane education into San Antonio schools, teaching children how to read dog and cat body language and help prevent bites.

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