The relationship between oxpeckers and the large mammals from which they pick ticks is a complex one. It was long thought to be a straightforward case of mutual benefit, until it was realised that the ...

A research team led by Professor Luo Shujin from the School of Life Sciences has uncovered a surprising chapter in the ...

Los Angeles animal shelters are so overcrowded that healthy, adoptable dogs are at risk of euthanasia for lack of space. Dog Coalition Los Angeles helps place shelter dogs in foster homes and improves ...

Pets have evolved from practical helpers to our emotional companions, but are we truly fulfilling their needs?

A new study reveals that vampire bats mimic each other's calls if they are close friends, suggesting they have deeper social ...

You can probably picture a vampire: Pale, sharply fanged undead sucker of blood, deterred only by sunlight, religious paraphernalia and garlic. They’re gnarly creatures, often favorite subjects for ...

How can humans and animals be friends? This is what writer Maren Damman concerns herself with. As a biologist, wildlife ...

National Geographic program features animal odd couples. Jan. 13, 2011— -- There are some friendships that defy explanation. One of nature's fiercest cats isn't supposed to fall for a ...

PITTSBURGH — The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh and Animal Friends are working together to take care of animals impacted by power outages. HARP has been without power since an unprecedented storm ...

Wee soccer players squeal past a cluster of seniors practicing tai chi. The Metro rumbles by. Joggers crunch along gravel paths. A man on a bench eats a burrito. “We chose this place for the ...