A solar storm can throw whales off-course, suggesting that the large animals might have an internal compass.

Disgust is surprisingly common across nature.

They get less than any other animal, which leaves a jumbo-sized hole in theories about why animals snooze at all.

Despite their wacky brains, these intelligent animals seem to respond to the drug in a very similar way to humans.

The placebo effect shows up in pets too, but these treatments are fooling owners, not their animals.

“Given the choice between cruelty and kindness, I believe most humans will choose kindness.”

Exchanging wildlife specimens with museums and zoos can help law enforcement stop smugglers.