Why do humans have language and other animals apparently don't? It's one of the most enduring questions in the study of mind and communication. Across all cultures, humans use richly expressive ...

If you truly want to commit to someone for life, it's worth taking notes from the California deer mouse. This tiny rodent has ...

Meerkats are incredibly social animals and live in large groups known as 'mobs' or 'clans' [Getty] Humans are a bit like meerkats when it comes to pairing up, according to a study that examined the ...

Not all animals are as friendly as they seem. Some may look harmless but can turn aggressive in an instant, while others ...

Every December, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) publishes the number of animals used or killed for scientific ...

If you could combine your genes with any animal in the world, which one would you choose? Would you want the power of a wolf? The agility of a cat? Or the wings of a bird? Well, you'd better make your ...

Indeed, recent studies have indicated that the humble honey bee possesses a remarkable talent for mathematics and can even ...

An experimental new medication claims to help people lose weight without muscle loss. Here’s what you need to know about the ...

Scientists say urban raccoons’ shorter snouts and calmer reactions to people mirror traits found in domesticated animals ...

Humans are far more monogamous than our primate cousins, but less so than beavers, a new study suggests.

Family pets were in on the Christmas spirit of giving throughout the tri-counties in early December when dogs, cats and their ...

Archaeologists say they have found the oldest known instance of fire setting, a key moment in human evolution.