Paw-print scanning technology could help researchers better protect wildlife.

And calling some pet owners the “parents” of their dogs or cats might be the best shorthand for these relationships.

Instead of abruptly separating calves and cows post-birth, some farmers are experimenting with gentler, more gradual methods.

A few glimpses into the landscape of Michigan, and some of the animals and people calling it home

A few glimpses into the landscape of Oklahoma, and some of the animals and people calling it home

Off the coast of Yemen, in the Arabian Sea, lies the isolated Socotra Island, where hundreds of plants and animals have developed into unique species.

The animals and human cells used in medical research are overwhelmingly male—meaning that as new therapies are developed, some biological sex differences may go unaddressed.

We need to restrict outdoor recreation to certain places during certain parts of the year for the well-being of wildlife.

It rots their brains, weakens their muscles, and can linger in the environment for years.

A few glimpses into the landscape of Maryland, and some of the animals and people calling it home