In 2018, field researchers in Uganda came across an unusual sight: a female chimpanzee carried an infant that she had recently given birth to, and which was affected by albinism, an extremely uncommon ...

He posted the video to Instagram, admitting he was oblivious to the danger, and only later learned it was a blue-ringed octopus—an animal considered among one of the most venomo ...

There are scant inevitabilities in life. One of them (with very few exceptions) is death. Unless you’re a particular type of freshwater polyp or a weirdo jellyfish, birth is a guarantee of death.

Human beings are often said to be the only animals who truly have a “mind” in the way that term is commonly used. But that view has been challenged over the past several decades. That challenge arises ...

One ocean-dwelling creature found in many tropic waters is known to be able to reserve its own life cycle, cheating death.

The motivation behind everything that animals do is to stay alive, at least until they have produced offspring. Any species that cannot do this is not going to last for long. But are there occasions ...

Western lowland gorilla silverback, Djembe, known as Ivan to the public, who died earlier this year. In October, a western lowland gorilla silverback named Djembe (known also as Ivan) passed away at ...

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKRC) - A local animal habitat is preparing to accept several wolf dogs rescued from horrific conditions. Advocates said that loopholes in the fur and urine farm industry are putting ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A dog died in the play yard of Memphis Animal Services (MAS) on Monday, June 24, according to MAS. "On June 24, 2024, Memphis Animal Services experienced a tragic incident resulting ...