It seems that humans have always been fascinated by wild animals and compelled to capture and display them, with the first zoos appearing more than 4,000 years ago. Today, however, we know so much ...

For Wild Animals, the Bird Flu Disaster Is Already Here Scientists are concerned that the H5N1 virus could set off another human pandemic. But it is already putting species under pressure in the wild.

Cuteness can shift moods and lower cortisol, and science backs it up. Looking at baby animals, like a seal pup blinking on a ...

Wild animals also experience adversity. Although their negative experiences are easy to dismiss as part of life in the wild, they still have lifelong repercussions — just like traumatic events ...

Captive breeding to bolster wild populations of endangered species changes the bodies, behavior and health of captive-bred animals, thereby decreasing their chances of survival after they’re ...

Dive into the playful world of wild creatures as they showcase their natural instincts in their habitats. These animals, free to roam and express their true selves, bring joy through their ...

A real-world book asks us to consider if we should try to help wild animals in need. And, if we decide it's OK, where do we draw the line and let things be, no matter how ghastly?

Wild animals can experience trauma and adversity too − as ecologists, we came up with an index to track how it affects them Published: October 21, 2024 8:44am EDT ...

Wild animals also experience adversity. Although their negative experiences are easy to dismiss as part of life in the wild, they still have lifelong repercussions — just like traumatic events ...

Firstly, listening to and observing animals in the wild to understand their behaviour and cognition and to understand what they’re saying and why. Secondly, ...

When wild animals survive the initial trauma, blood loss and infection risk without medical help, it’s astonishing that they can adapt to life with three limbs.

Mental Experiences in Wild Animals: Scientifically Validating Measurable Welfare Indicators in Free-Roaming Horses. Animals, 2023; 13 (9): 1507 DOI: 10.3390/ani13091507; ...