Animal production integrates genetics, nutrition, health and husbandry to convert biological inputs into meat, milk, eggs and other outputs. Modern systems rely on selective breeding and ...

Not every creature is built for peak survival. While some animals have evolved to sprint, soar, or blend into their surroundings, others have developed unusual traits that seem to defy practicality.

The current emoji library doesn't accurately represent the 'tree of life' and the breadth of biodiversity seen in nature according to a new analysis. A team of conservation biologists categorized ...

Part fauna and part flora, each elegant animal in Molly Devlin's paintings is a reminder of nature's interconnectedness.

Albinos are a rarity in the animal kingdom. Yet, they can be found on land, in water, and in the air. To humans, these white ...

Every now and again, a new book comes along that can truly be a game-changer. Nature advocate, former pro-boxer, and rewilding facilitator Vanessa Chakour’s Earthly Bodies: Embracing Animal Nature is ...

Mammals come in a variety of proportions, and some species evolved legs so short they almost look goofy. Many of these short ...

Melanie Challenger researches and writes on natural and environmental history, and the relationship of humans to the living world. She is the author of How to Be Animal: A New History of What it Means ...

People of all ages rely on their pets for a serotonin boost, whether they’re throwing a ball for their dog, petting their cat or talking to their fish after a long day. Nancy Edwards, professor and ...

Animal behaviour encompasses the repertoire of actions and interactions through which individuals respond to internal states and external cues. These behaviours range from simple reflexes to complex ...