California just made history. On Feb. 12, the Fish and Game Commission finally voted to protect our mountain lions under the state’s Endangered Species Act. At In Defense of Animals, the ...

New research reveals that elephant trunk whiskers are unlike any other animal's, and could inspire a new generation of robots ...

For one sweet golden retriever named Poppi, meeting some new friends was a little scary. Luckily, she quickly warmed up to ...

Mollusks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on Earth - and also one of the hardest to generalize. Some are slow, ...

Here are 5 lesser-known working dog breeds that deserve more attention for their unique skills. Bred in the rugged ...

Affectionate, ballsy, she thought she was a dog, and taught me how social and intelligent chickens can be ...

The study examined how the octopuses' behaviour changed when they were given the drug, and had some surprising results ...

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan have discovered a previously undiscovered behavior in cleaner wrasse ...

A woman who unknowingly adopted a pregnant Rottweiler from her local animal shelter was stunned when the canine gave birth and she realised what breed the doggy dad was ...

A brave tortoise has gone viral after she narrowly escaped her outdoor home going up in flames as a result of a faulty heat lamp.

From the octopus that walks on land to another that grows its own ‘lifejacket’, discover these unusual species ...

Bumblebee cognition looks small only until behavior is measured carefully. Experiments have shown play-like ball rolling that fits established animal-play criteria, and newer work demonstrates social ...