Animals

We, for one, welcome our new cuttlefish overlords.

An image of a red squirrel stuck in a tree has been named the winner of this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

‘New fear unlocked.’

Researchers have developed a way to measure stress in baby chicks using vocalizations, offering new insights into animal emotions.

Stray, feral, and “outdoor cats” are just like any others—they depend on us to give them food, water, shelter, safety, and veterinary care.

A surge of sick sea lions are washing up along a popular coast for beachgoers, experts say. Teams rescue affected sea lions, but for many their condition may be too advanced to help.

A Texas megachurch pastor has resigned after revelations of inappropriate and sometimes sexual communications with women. Cross Timbers church elders are now dealing with the fallout from his actions. New details have emerged, shedding light on the extent of his misconduct and the courage of those who came forward. Pastor Resigns Over Inappropriate Conduct A...

Housing policies may be becoming more pet inclusive, but housing insecurity is getting worse, finds a new study that examined the housing issues that led to owners turning their pets over to an animal shelter.

A wave of mysterious illness is striking marine mammals along California’s coast, leaving sea lions, dolphins, and fur seals disoriented and sick. Experts suspect domoic acid poisoning, caused by harmful algal blooms, as the culprit behind the alarming symptoms. From Oceano Dunes to Santa Barbara, this outbreak has prompted urgent responses from marine wildlife organizations...