A new study reveals the brain circuit behind parental care also controls helping behavior, offering clues about the roots of compassion.

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Scientists studying 1,300 golden retrievers have uncovered genetic clues explaining why some dogs are more anxious, energetic, or aggressive than others. Remarkably, several of the same genes linked ...

By manipulating animals to do wonderful things, we may become numb to their real wonder.

Hidden in rural Florida, Chase Sanctuary offers unforgettable encounters with lemurs, sloths, otters, and other rescued animals in a unique wildlife experience.

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The Animal Care League in Oak Park said they see a spike in abandoned rabbits a few months after Easter, and works to get them new homes.

Over the past few weeks, a baby macaque at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo named Punch has taken the internet by storm. Viral ...

Viral baby monkey’s new behavior sparks questions about imitation.

Late last year, Pat Hannon started waking up in the middle of the night with an excruciating itching sensation on her legs.