Metabolism is known to be linked to lifespan in some species, though it remains unclear how this effect is mediated. Here they show that reduced pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) activity lowers ...

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.

The irrational urge to show off silly photos to anyone who’ll look? I finally understand. Animals Can Help Promote Attachments in Trauma Survivors Research shows that spending time with animals ...

Max Genecov is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, a dad, and a stuffed animal owner."I've always had them growing up, I had a big fantasy life with them ...

Animal advocates in Montreal say they're noticing an increase in the number of French bulldogs being surrendered because owners are unable or unwilling to pay for their care. Though they're cute ...

Billy Tolley swings a Microsoft Kinect around an abandoned room in sudden, jittery movements. “Whoa!” he says. “Dude, it was so creepy.” On the display, we see an anomaly of arrows ...

I'm very concerned about a recent experience that demonstrated a significant gap in Victoria's animal services. A raccoon was hit by two cars on McKenzie Avenue at Gordon Head Road. He was alive, but ...

Nature is full of surprises, and some of the animal kingdom’s most seemingly docile members harbor unexpected ferocity. While they might not always appear threatening, these creatures can exhibit ...

Brown describes herself as “traditional but unconventional.” Along with her farm, which is home to horses, cows, sheep, a blind donkey, and 10 dogs, she runs an animal shelter where 23 more dogs live.

Six months on from a dramatic raid at an animal sanctuary, which saw multiple animals put down, the site remains under investigation by the police. Officers say they are continuing to look into ...

According to a 2011 study in the journal Animal Behaviour, removing one palp reduces the spider's body weight and increases its endurance, thereby boosting its ability to fight.This finding ...