When the fur trade wiped out North America’s sea otters in the early 20th century, sea urchins—a favorite otter food—exploded ...

A new comparison and analysis of the genomes of species in the genus Malus, which includes the domesticated apple and its wild relatives, revealed the evolutionary relationships among the species and ...

Dogs are sociable, enthusiastic and widely used to comfort people in settings like hospitals, schools and care homes. But an ...

Bottles and bags, food wrappers and straws. Piping, packaging, toys and trays. Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people ...

Dogs are sociable, enthusiastic and widely used to comfort people in settings like hospitals, schools and care homes. But an ...

Tuna is awash in helpful nutrients like iron and omega-3 fatty acids—not to mention delicious in sushi, salads, and ...

Researchers have captured footage of these bears making a wide range of vocalizations during their most intimate moments—the ...

A new book explains much of what is known about these diverse animals, including pleasure and sex—as well as the downsides of ...