Dogs offer stress relief, even in tele-therapy settings, according to new study
Researchers set out to discover whether therapy dogs’ mental health support could apply beyond a screen.
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Sweden becomes the first country in the world to ensure all egg-laying chickens are cage-free — without any laws requiring it
In Sweden, all egg-laying hens are officially cage-free, after decades of public pressure and grassroots momentum from animal welfare group Project 1882.
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Killer whales attempt to feed people in first-ever sightings: 'Represents altruism'
While domesticated animals like cats and dogs have been observed sharing food with humans, this is the first time a non-domesticated mammal has done the same.
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New study finds apes feel more optimistic after hearing laughter, indicates 'evolution of positive emotions'
A new study from Indiana University discovered that bonobos, humans’ closest living relatives, make similar vocalizations that share evolutionary origins with human laughter.
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Conservationists restore endangered frog population in Patagonia: 'Most threatened animals on the planet'
Researcher Federico Kacoliris, who mobilized the conservation movement around the species, recently received a Whitley Award, known as the "Green Oscars."
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Yosemite National Park puts mules to work in the busy season: 'If you've used the bathrooms, thank a mule'
Yosemite National Park’s “mounted patrol” has long used mules to help navigate the backcountry. This year is no different.
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New species of methane-eating creature discovered 3,000 feet below the ocean
Biology professor Shana Goffredi calls these new curious creatures “extremely adorable” — although arachnophobes may disagree.
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New butterfly species wows scientists: 'This discovery reveals a lineage shaped by 40,000 years of evolutionary solitude'
The “curiously isolated hairstreak” butterfly is only known to inhabit a small corner of Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada.
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