We all experience the presence of wild animals in our daily lives - whether it be the song of a garden bird, or the fish on our plate at dinner time. Yet, we rarely consider the vital roles that the ...

They can act inadvertently witty, comically clumsy, laughingly foolish or simply truly funny. But are they aware of it? Do wild animals have a sense of humor? Or are humans the only species to possess ...

Although its name might be unknown (and blush-inducing) to some Americans, the Great Tit is one of the most familiar bird species in Europe and Asia—and one of the most intriguing. The species shows a ...

In the largest study of its kind, scientists have accurately documented the massive change in animal morphology over the last 1,000 years, with domesticated animals growing larger across the board and ...

How do city residents feel about animals in their immediate surroundings? A recent study shows how different the acceptance of various wild animals in urban areas is. Important factors are the places ...