
1,000 dogs volunteer to sniff out invasive species in first-of-its-kind 'canine-citizen science' study
The spotted lanternfly has been a destructive agriculture pest. But everyday dogs and their owners are coming to the rescue.
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Shelter dog makes history as first-ever 'morale dog' stationed on a US Navy ship
Nonprofit Shelter to Soldier usually trains rescue dogs to be service animals for veterans. Now, they’re helping active-duty military members.
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New species of 'egg-spotted' and striped sea creatures discovered in the 'Amazon of the seas'
The Coral Triangle has often been compared to the Amazon rainforest, based on the sheer scale of its biodiversity. And now, it’s home to two new “squishy” species.
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'Extremely rare' otter surfaces in Malaysia for the first time in 11 years
The conservation group Panthera set up hidden cameras to capture an elusive flat-headed cat. Instead, they spotted the Eurasian otter — a species that hadn’t been spotted in the region in over 10 years.
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Interest in dog adoption skyrockets 500% thanks to 'Superman' canine companion, Krypto
Even "Superman" cast members have joined in on the adoption craze, with one actress adopting her own pup at a screening event.
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Buy one, get one: This realtor offers a free shelter dog with every home sold
Homebuying has gone to the dogs, thanks to DJ Soucy of St. Petersburg, Florida. And it’s a barkgain!
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'The Lord of the Rings' director Peter Jackson is on a mission to revive the world’s tallest bird, 600 years after it went extinct
An enormous flightless bird is slated to be the next de-extinction project at Colossal Biosciences. Their biggest supporter? "The Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson.
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A secret population of one of the most endangered animals in South America was just discovered in Chile
The stout, shaggy-coated huemul deer is highly endangered in the southern hemisphere. But a recent helicopter mission revealed that they are thriving in a future national park.
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This state is now home to one of the biggest populations of bald eagles in the US after years of recovery
Bald eagles were nearly wiped out in the 1970s. Over 50 years later, conservation efforts have paid off big time in Maryland.
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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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