An approximately 18-month-old shepherd-mix named Nicky was found amid the wildfires in Los Angeles is looking for his forever ...

Hippos are some of the earth’s largest land animals. Their name derives from Greek when they were called “river horses,” ...

Dolphins’ open-mouth behaviors during play are like smiles, a study claims. Whether smiles or not, the gestures seem to be important for how dolphins communicate ...

The animals increased their open mouth display mostly after perceiving others doing the same. This rate of mimicry in dolphins has been observed in certain carnivores, such as meerkats and sun bears.

Even though he could barely open his mouth, ... Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and anyone interested can reach out to [email protected].