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

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Imani, an 18 year old female hippo, underwent the historic cataract surgery at Dublin Zoo in August and has since made a full ...

New research shows that rats with naturally higher baseline stress hormone levels are significantly more likely to self-administer cannabis vapor.

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A new study shows that precisely manipulating brain activity during sleep can help mice retain memories that would normally fade, offering a potential pathway for treating memory loss conditions.

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Conflict between humans and baboons can tear communities apart. Shirley C. Strum has studied wild olive baboons in Kenya for ...

Think about the last time you saw a spider scurrying across your floor or a snake slithering through the grass. Your heart ...