Long before TikTok and probiotics, animals were teaching each other tips on feeling better, from swallowing leaves to get rid of parasites to using icebergs for exfoliation. In the early 2010s, ...

Animals often get labeled as either predators or prey. But in the wild, survival isn’t always a one-animal job. Some species form partnerships that help them find food, avoid danger, or raise young.

Of the 8.7 million species on Earth, why are human beings the only one that paints self-portraits, walks on the Moon and worships gods? For decades, many scholars have argued that the difference stems ...

Animals have adorable methods of expressing their love. While some enjoy tender cuddles, others go all out with dances. Love is universal, as these sweet, occasionally surprising, romantic gestures ...

Spread the loveAt Arlington Animal Services in Texas, two old souls named Sam and Dean, who by no fault of their own, were recently found as strays. The two senior dachshunds cling to each other; no ...

As anybody who's cuddled up to a slumbering cat or dog can tell you, pets have a profoundly relaxing, restful effect on our ...

When we talk about love and loyalty in the animal kingdom, swans and penguins usually steal the spotlight. They mate for life, share parenting duties, and seem to be the epitome of romantic commitment ...

Kirsten Duggan runs Sweet Acres Pig Sanctuary in Ontario, Canada, which serves as a safe place for potbelly pigs who’ve been rescued from difficult situations. When she received a call from animal ...

Last Word is New Scientist’s long-running series in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions, ranging from the minutiae of everyday life to absurd astronomical hypotheticals. To ...

When a toucan plucks fruit from a tree in the Amazon Rainforest, it’s doing more than just finding lunch. Moving to a new ...