NYU researchers found they could measure an animal’s consciousness by comparing how similarly it behaves to humans when ...

There are animals on our planet capable of aging in reverse. How do they accomplish this and what does it mean for human aging? Find out now.

Many animal 'geomorphs' under threat, study warns More than a quarter of our planet's natural "geomorphs" -- animals such as beavers and hippos that, collectively, can reshape entire landscapes -- are ...

Animal science majors study a range of life sciences to better understand animal breeding, behavior, physiology and management among various species, including pets, farm animals and exotic animals.

Animal behavior research is particularly relevant to the study of human behavior when it comes to the preservation of a species, or how an animal’s behavior helps it survive. The behavior of ...

A new book explains how biases from sexism, homophobia, racism, and much more have tainted the science of animal behavior and ...

The fastest shark in the sea is losing the race against extinction. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, ...

and other animals. But what do these models reveal about us? Mus musculus House mouse Commonly used to study genetic principles and human disease Rattus norvegicus Brown rat Commonly used to study ...

Tracking migrating individuals over large distances is one of the challenges in studying animal migration. Using radar has allowed researchers to examine migration altitude, speed, and wing beat ...

A new study has concluded that eating plant-based foods instead of animal products can lead to significant weight loss, ...