When a disease-causing pathogen such as a flu virus is already adapted to infect a particular animal species, it may ...

Siku, a polar bear at Lincoln Park Zoo, developed allergies to various substances including human hair dander (Credit: ...

Most cell mutations don’t lead to cancer, but your risk goes up every time division happens. This is why larger organs (like ...

Let’s say they suspect that their pet has hurt a limb. A vet may recommend getting X-rays. However, an owner may decide to ...

If a Connecticut legislative committee gets its way, breeders and facilities that do animal testing will be required to offer ...

In the world of animal breeding, hybrid animals are a fascinating mix of nature and human effort. These animals are created by crossing two different species, leading to unique and sometimes ...

Do animals sleep and, if so, how much? Read here about the fascinating sleeping patterns of animals - including humans.

Searching and digging around for food is natural for dogs because it provides some of the thrill of the hunt, even if they ...

The minister said Section 11 of the Act empowers the chief wildlife warden to grant permits for the hunting of animals listed in Schedule I if they become dangerous to human life or are incurably ...

Replacing animal tests does not mean putting human patients at risk. It also does not mean halting medical progress. Instead, replacing animals used in testing will improve the quality as well as the ...

Brain function for behavioral regulation, from decision making to motor control as final outputs, has been modeled mathematically toward understanding algorithmic features of volitional acts in human ...

Chickens are able to pass bird flu to humans. (GeekWire Photo / Lisa Stiffler) Avian flu, mad cow disease, hantavirus, black plague and other notorious ailments originated with animals and made ...