Distinguishing closely related animal species can sometimes feel like an exercise in semantics. But there are real ...

This article explores recent research on corvids, a bird family known for their intelligence. The study examines the ...

Many of us as children may have wondered what's going on inside the mind of an animal—what are they thinking and feeling?

Crows belong to the corvid family, a group of birds that displays astonishing intelligence, problem-solving skills, and social learning. Are we underestimating just how powerful crows really are in ...

I rediscovered the habit of sleeping with stuffed animals in the terrifying early days of the pandemic, when I grabbed a polar bear from my childhood bedroom to ward off the onslaught of bad news ...

Between frightening movies like "Jaws" and tales about deadly animal encounters, some fear the wild animal kingdom because of potential danger. According to a 2015 poll from Ipsos, about half of ...

Is your cat saying “feed me!” or “I love you?” A new AI-powered app promises to demystify what your feline is saying. Cats only meow with people—but it can be hard to know what they're ...

Once they determine the animal in the photo is, in fact, a periodical cicada, that data point gets added to an ever-evolving map that helps experts track the insects and learn more about their cycles.

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 ...

Check out how these intelligent ravens are goofing around in the snow and then find out what is behind this behavior.

According to the BBC, the average strength of a human bite is 162 pounds per square inch (PSI). This is nothing compared to some animals. From crocodiles to bears, these animals are some of the ...

Cancel anytime. St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, left, speaks with veterinary clinician Dr. Doug Pernikoff on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at the St. Louis County animal shelter in Olivette.