A brief look into the surprising species that have shown playful, friendly behavior toward humans — and why these interactions remain rare but fascinating.

A new study uses sibling genetics to compare monogamy across species. Humans score higher than expected and sit close to ...

It’s the AI-nimal Kingdom. The internet is becoming inundated with AI-generated wildlife clips, from bizarre interspecies playdates to animal trampoline sessions. While they might be adorable, these ...

The tagging of wildlife provides important insights into their movements, physiology, and behavior amid globally changing ecosystems. However, the stress caused by capture, handling, and tagging can ...

When Walton Ford saw the 1933 film “King Kong,” he was entranced by the portrayal of this animal caught in the world of humans and how the movie showed the “cultural fear of all things wild.” Later, ...

A new study argues that human culture — including religion, politics and war — influences how wildlife evolves in cities. In Los Angeles, factors such as policing, zoning, and local values and ...

Pets can teach us a lot about empathy and loving connections. Here’s why having a pet can make social relationships better. Pets can be incredible sources of support and companionship. They can also ...