If you are thinking of getting a pet rat, start here. We explain the varieties of pet rats, cages, diet, enrichment, behavior ...

We like to draw a line between humans and animals, a clear divide built on memory, empathy, and invention. But that line ...

We expel carbon dioxide as waste. Naked mole rats bathe their brains in it to prevent seizures. The unique animals thrive ...

Deep in the jungles of Laos, I joined the Hmong army for one of the most intense and unforgettable meals I’ve ever witnessed. Together, we cooked a huge jungle pig and freshly caught rats in a ...

Research suggests that while cutting calories might help you lose weight and reduce risk of disease, it also carries health ...

Rat lungworm disease is on the rise in eastern Australia in dogs—and there have even been recorded cases in humans, including ...

In the last few years, snake videos have become quite popular on social media. Some are helpful, while others just spread ...

From space whales to magical wolves, these Star Wars creatures are just as iconic as starships and lightsabers.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife biologist Fumika Takahashi, right, and Restoration Science Ecologist Haley Mirts from River Partners point out areas where the riparian woodrat has been found at the San Joaquin ...

At Hartville’s Kindness Ranch, former research animals get a rare second chance. But before healing can begin, labs must be ...

A MUMMIFIED creature with human-like hands was found, leaving scientists gobsmacked as they find out what it is. The creature ...

How one of the oldest components of the human immune system can trigger a mysterious and little-understood syndrome.