The cougar was euthanized, and his tissue samples, which were tested for a number of diseases, revealed the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, or bird flu. Less than two weeks later, ...

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Multilevel selection is a controversial concept originally proposed by Darwin. A new study found evidence for it in the wild ...

Feedback is pleased to discover the latest research into the wine-identifying abilities of rats, but feels the rodents still ...

Self-scratching among non-human primates is known to indicate social tension and anxiety. The two researchers from Kyoto ...

Hundreds of animals, from tiny ants to mighty hippos, are shaping the Earth's surface as powerfully as floods and storms.

A factory farm west of Madison that breeds beagle puppies for use in scientific experiments is facing both criminal and disciplinary investigations for mistreatment of animals. A very Florida ...

Nature is full of amazing creatures that evolved in fascinating ways. Sometimes, these evolutionary paths lead to physical features that seem downright baffling at first glance. From body parts that ...