Cats and other animals that climb often have bushy or long tails that help them balance, kind of like a tightrope walker holding a long pole.

While green isn’t an unusual color in nature, beautiful green animals are somewhat rare and exotic. Many green-colored ...

Lemurs, lizards, whales — all are famed for their tails in some way. But which animal has the longest tail of all? In proportion to their bodies, grass lizards have the longest tails of any ...

Fourth of July weekend leads to lots of lost pets, which places extra strain on local animal shelters. Those rescues need the ...

Life Big animals have higher cancer risk – but also evolved better defences A comparison of 263 species supports the idea that large animals have higher rates of cancer than smaller ones.

Talking to animals has long been a human fantasy. But what is the nature of animal communication—and how does chirping and barking differ from human language? This is the first episode in a two ...

Snakes can see heat, have incredible jaw flexibility, and aren’t as mean as we think. Discover 10 cool facts about these ...

Pet owners tend to see their animals’ feelings clearly. Dogs wagging their tails when the owners get home? Happiness. Crouching down after being caught raiding the trash? Embarrassment. Barking, and ...

Modern science shows animals and humans may experience fear-based anxiety in similar ways.

Animals can be born with genetic or developmental issues that make it hard for them to live normal lives. They also can develop mental health problems in response to conditions around them.

Life Are animals conscious? We’re finally realising that many species are Science is at last confirming what many people have long suspected - that mammals, birds and perhaps some invertebrates ...