I often hear people say I wish we could return to the good old days when times were much simpler. However in remembering the past, we often choose to remember the good times and forget the bad times.

Ever wonder what the clacks, clucks and erratic trills of backyard chickens might mean? Do those staccato sounds mean they ...

Zoos have undergone a rethink in recent decades with the emphasis on the conservation of species and education, moving away ...

Amy Hanes is a cultural anthropologist who studies conservation. As part of her research, she helped raise a chimpanzee ...

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Kids love animals -- and they love TV shows about (or starring!) animals almost as much. Whether your kid likes animated animals or the real deal, these wild series will educate, entertain, and ...

The Department of Education on Friday referred a Title IX investigation into Maine schools to the Justice Department after the state failed to reach a resolution with the Trump administration over ...

Mickey Starling  [email protected] I know you are itching to jump right into this week’s exploration of popular idioms, but hold your horses. America is one of the most animal-loving ...

Scientists believe that 8.7 million species of animals in the world have so far been classified. And, despite their best efforts, it’s estimated that there are still 5 million species to be described.

Has a Spanish friend ever said you're weirder than a green dog? Or asked you if you're the one who cuts the cod at home?

The Atlantic is the new home for a word game that tasks players with solving a series of nested clues to reveal a fact about ...

Elizabeth MeLampy offers an eye-opening and disturbing account of what happens at these gatherings and what the animals feel about being used for community-building entertainment.