These five research-backed insights show why the octopus remains one of the most extraordinary minds in the animal kingdom.

Animal Influencer Mike 'The Real Tarzann' Holston has revealed that he is ‘happy to be alive’ after a skydiving accident left him hospitalized in traction

One of the biggest quests in biology is understanding how every cell in an animal's body carries an identical genome yet still gives rise to a kaleidoscope of different cell types and tissues. A neuron doesn't look nor behave like a muscle cell but has the same DNA.

A Baton Rouge animal shelter is hoping to find a permanent home for hundreds of animals and also plans to make some changes in the new year.

Animal therapy or pet therapy refers to the use of animals as a way to help people cope with and recover from some physical and mental health conditions. Depending on the function of the therapy, people may choose from various animals, including dogs ...

Studying one of the simplest animals, Stanford's Prakash Lab uncovered how it folds itself into complex shapes—revealing new insights into a fundamental cellular feature and the origins of tissue folding.

A Broken Arrow animal rescue is asking for community help after a trailer was stolen on Christmas Day, impacting daily operations and animal care.

Animal allergies are common, particularly in people who have other allergies or asthma. People may have an allergy to any animal, especially those with fur or feathers. However, most animal allergies result from a person coming into contact with cats and dogs.

The Animal Science Department at the University of Wyoming is guided by land-grant principles – serving students, consumers, and animal agriculture stakeholders. As the state's sole four-year institution, we prioritize delivering cutting-edge knowledge ...

At its worst, a nonfiction science book about animal sexuality could read like a dry biology textbook. But that's not the kind of book Eliot Schrefer wrote. His book, called "Queer Ducks (And Other Animals): The Natural World Of Animal Sexuality," is ...

Animal rights groups celebrate, but the Trump administration is light on specifics about phasing out federally funded medical testing on animals.