Humans are causing enormous damage to the Earth, and about 1 million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction.

Alligators, black bears and bald eagles are just a few of the iconic animals that can be found during a visit to these ...

Each of the zoo’s penguins has their own personality, Brown said, whether it’s the way they eat, or something more amusing, like a penguin named Thor who showed a penchant for retrieving nesting rocks ...

A songbird usually found only on the West Coast has made an appearance in Lexington over the last several days, and birding ...

Animal behavior research is particularly relevant to the study of human behavior when it comes to the preservation of a species, or how an animal’s behavior helps it survive. The behavior of ...

January 24, 2025 • Thieving monkeys thrive in the Indian holy town Vrindavan. The problem has gotten worse after rapid development. Locals say instead of relying on charity, monkeys are turning ...

Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers firmly point the finger at the South American Andes Mountains as the place where the Irish potato famine pathogen, Phtytophthora infestans, ...

Animal physiology is the scientific study of the life-supporting properties, functions and processes of animals or their parts. The discipline covers key homeostatic processes, such as the ...

First wash off the foot, hand or other punctured skin with soap and water. Then soak the puncture wound in warm soapy water for 15 minutes. For any dirt or debris, gently scrub the wound surface back ...

An injury to the groin from falling on an object that is being straddled. Examples are playground equipment, crossbars of a bike, or a fence. Girls usually get a bruise or small cut of the outer labia ...