Why do some animals eat feces? Here are some biological reasons for it and what you can do about it as a pet owner.

We are veterinary researchers who investigate animal diseases, including zoonotic diseases that can infect both humans and animals. It is important, for both human and animal health, to know what ...

New research shows newborn animals make smart decisions minutes after hatching, using flexible instincts that combine ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising genetic shift that may explain how animals with backbones—from fish and frogs to ...

Leipzig. When the soil warms up, it releases more carbon dioxide (CO2) - an effect that further fuels climate change. Until now, it had been assumed that the reason for this was mainly due to the ...

In April 2020, tigers and lions at the Bronx Zoo made the news when they came down with COVID-19. In the months following these surprising diagnoses, researchers and veterinarians found SARS-CoV-2, ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Spring is here, and while we are enjoying the nice weather, it's also a good idea to keep in mind the hidden dangers. Rattlesnake Awareness Day went virtual this year. Health ...

A proposed measure in Switzerland would have made that country the first to ban medical and scientific experimentation on animals. It failed to pass in February 2022, with only 21% of voters in favor.

Cats rarely stage the cinematic farewells humans imagine, but veterinarians say many do communicate that the end is near through subtle shifts in behavior, body language, and routine. Understanding ...