A remarkable discovery on a remote Swedish island is reshaping what scientists know about early human–wolf relationships and ...

New research shows humans may have brought wolves to a remote island, fed them, and cared for them thousands of years ago.

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land.

Dogs and cats who prey on their pet parents after death are often trapped in their homes for days or weeks before their ...

Does my dog suffer because it never has sex? And: Should I have it neutered to make it feel better? The topic of sexual ...

Missouri animal health experts warn of a potential reintroduction of a flesh-eating fly in the state within a year or two.

Fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and even a few mammals rely on magnetoreception for navigation. But the exact mechanism ...

We unpack the complicated subject of dog breeding genetics and explore arguments against very selective breeding practices.

Research led by Kikusui Takefumi at Azabu University in Japan, published recently in iScience, explains what might be going on. It reveals that the microbes found in the guts of dog owners are notably ...

Living with a dog may shape teens’ behavior by changing the microbiome, with dog-associated bacteria linked to lower aggression.

The monogamy rate in humans may be higher than you expected... but we do it in a strange way compared to other animals.

“Almost all other monogamous mammals either live in tight family units of just a breeding pair and their offspring, or in groups where only one female breeds,” he explained. “Whereas humans live in ...