Cattle egrets live on insects. And in the savannah, insects congregate on the ubiquitous water buffalo. In sub-Saharan Africa, for example, you'll find these birds constantly perched atop buffalo ...

Ecologists at the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) have celebrated a significant milestone in conservation efforts after capturing rare footage of a critically endangered baby northern hairy ...

Greying with age in horses is caused by an intronic copy number variation in the Syntaxin 17 gene. Here the authors report that the G2 allele with two copies of the duplicated sequence causes slow ...

Every year, over 6.5 million dogs and cats, and other household pets are surrendered to animal shelters. Sadly, just over 4 million find a home every year, leaving an ever-increasing number of animals ...

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video An animal handler has been hospitalised after being ...

Given the remarkable and enduring bonds that often exist between humans and animals, it’s not surprising to find Hollywood choosing to tell stories that showcase them. Whether in animation or ...

Need help or have a question? Email us. Animal cruelty statistics make for harrowing reading. If you have a sensitive disposition, then discretion is advised. While there will be no graphic images ...

Okja." Since cinema’s inception, animal movies have held a special place in the hearts of viewers, captivating us with tales of loyalty and adventure, intimating the unspeakable bond between ...

A lot of reproduction in the natural world happens via "internal insemination", and most is done with a penis (or a penis-like organ). Loading... But there's no one shape or size when it comes to ...

There's nothing technically wrong with it, of course, but English already offers a shorter, more familiar, and more evocative term for this baby animal: a puppy. Most of us can probably think of ...

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An animal-rescue worker with 13 years' experience has said it is the "worst case" she has seen. The charity Cats Protection says Butler's story is "not an isolated case". Bearskin caps worn by ...