Cats, dogs and farm animals are what come to mind when we think of domesticated animals. For ages, domestication has been portrayed as a uniquely human accomplishment, where species become ...

You might think you know which animals and plants are considered "domesticated" or “domestic” and which ones aren't—but a new definition has launched a big debate among scientists.

And peacocks are far from the only exotic or novel animal species legal to own in Colorado. Here’s what to know about owning exotic and domestic animals as pets in the Centennial State.

In this video, we explore the domestication of animals, from dogs to llamas and alpacas, spanning over 10,000 years. Learn how, when, and why these species were domesticated and their impact on ...

This will reduce the need to import animal feed from abroad,” he said. M'S PIG operates in Preah Sihanouk’s Prey Nup district, with a factory that covers 24 hectares. The current production capacity ...

Arizona's Senate passed SB 1234, a bill that aims to crackdown on animal cruelty, on March 17. If the bill becomes law, it'll add penalties for anyone who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly ...

The Abilene City Council approved an amended animal and fowl ordinance Thursday that complies with state laws and better outlines local policies regarding pet fees and breeding, officials said.

The Abilene City Council amended an animal ordinance to better reflect state laws and local policies. The updated ordinance addresses aggressive dogs, selling animals in public and commercial ...

As the 2019-2020 megafires took hold across eastern Australia, many of us reeled at the sight of animals trying and often failing to flee. Our screens filled up with images of koalas with burned ...

Over thousands of years, humans have transformed wild animals into domestic companions, workers, and even food sources. Through selective breeding and environmental adaptation, these creatures ...

Why does the U.S. lag so far behind the U.K. and E.U. on animal welfare? One view is that Americans are still influenced by a Wild West mentality that tolerates the rough handling of animals.