Animal testing remains a fundamental part of biomedical research. But as funding evaporates, mice, rats and even monkeys may be euthanized. By Emily Anthes On April 1, the Trump administration’s ...

In today’s fast-changing world, where species are constantly evolving and many are disappearing, it’s fascinating to learn about animals that have stayed the same for millions of years.

Animals are amazing creatures with a wide array of traits, but one seemingly common trait is their inability to understand mirrors. Can animals even perceive themselves in mirrors? Check out this ...

Animal rescue advocates swung into action after hearing the city’s Animal Services Department was threatened with big cuts. Mayor Karen Bass said her spending plan actually set aside money to ke ...

Service animals are legally defined as dogs trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities, while emotional support animals are not. Louisiana law allows service dogs in public places ...

Wednesday marks National Therapy Animal Day.To mark the occasion, Pet Partners of Greater Cincinnati is using the opportunity to recognize the exceptional therapy animals and their human handlers ...

Park officials in Yosemite are warning visitors about what they say is “one of the most dangerous animals” in the park — and the unlikely culprit has neither fangs nor claws. Mule deer ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Just in time for tick season, new research is shining a light on how animals develop resistance to tick bites, which points toward the possibility of developing more effective vaccines against the ...

Park rangers at Yosemite are saying to stay away from “one of the most dangerous animals” in the park. When one thinks of dangerous wildlife, they might think of a bear, a coyote, a fox ...

Park rangers at Yosemite are saying to stay away from “one of the most dangerous animals” in the park. According to Yosemite National Park, when one thinks of dangerous wildlife, they might ...

The story of two of the strangest animals on the planet just got a little stranger, thanks to clues revealed by a lone fossil specimen that scientists now say represents a long-extinct ancestor.