Forget changing only the names that honor the horrors of the past. Some biologists now argue no species should ever be named after a single individual.

Humans talk to their babies in a very particular way—and so do dolphins.

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.