A new study theorizes that animals can turn off "sickness behaviors" in different social contexts.

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

A handful of images of snoozy people and animals enjoying the benefits of napping in various locations

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

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

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.

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