Human laughter may trace its evolutionary beginnings to vocalizations made during play. This type of "laughing" is found in many mammals and even in some birds.

The diverse landscapes of Africa offer a wide range of habitats, from deserts to jungles, enabling a fantastic array of ...

Many animals are active during the winter months, searching for food, finding mates, starting families, or on the move. For ...

Animals are not just inhabitants of the natural world -- they are its architects. A new study has revealed how hundreds of species shape the landscapes we depend on, from vast termite mounds visible ...

WE all know that dogs are man’s best friend – but sometimes our four-legged pals can misbehave. Recent data has revealed that there are around 10.6 million dogs living ...

Their unusual story began about a hundred years ago. Now, as they head to the high north, an ambitious new chapter is being ...

Upon entering Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, my eyes were drawn to the scattering of gray feathers across the ...

[1] A zoo in China has raised safety concerns by selling tiger urine. The zoo claims it can treat various health conditions.

At the end of the day, every dog wants the same simple things: A warm patch of sunlight to nap in, and hands that pet with ...

The Carolina Tiger Rescue is a unique wildlife destination in Chapel Hill, a refugee for endangered carnivores — some which ...

Crocodiles, monkeys, tigers, zebras and dozens of other taxidermy animals will move to new homes after concerns about arsenic ...