DEAR PET TALK: Why do animals have tails? — Animal Lover DEAR ANIMAL LOVER: Tails are simply amazing. Do you wish you had one? If you love climbing trees, you could use a prehensile tail, such as ...

Seeing your faithful companion happily wagging their tail is one of the best parts about being a dog owner. But through accidents or even over–enthusiastic wagging, our furry friends can sometimes end ...

However, computer simulations based on Turing’s idea created spots that were blurrier than those found in nature. In 2023, ...

The length of the kitten's tail has divided Reddit users, with some questioning whether the photos are real or fake.

From tiger stripes to leopard spots, the animal world is full of distinctive and intricate patterns. In a new study, CU ...

Ancient teeth reveal that flexible feeders survived past climate shocks, while habitat specialists rapidly declined.

Mr H., a plush and beloved companion, traveled to more than 65 countries with Goodall Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously ...

Julie is an Associate Editor at Australian Mammalogy, a member of the Australian Mammal Society, and a Director on the Board of The Wombat Foundation. Wombat noses and whiskers don’t just make them ...

Working animals, like therapy horses and military K9s, have irreplaceable jobs in their fields. In fact, they can become such beloved colleagues that, sometimes, that's all you can see! It can be easy ...

A new bill in Wisconsin would fine individuals for misrepresenting their pets as service animals in public. The legislation seeks to align Wisconsin's definition of a service animal with federal law, ...

Ankur Singh receives funding from Australian Research Council DECRA Award and the Chair of Lifespan Oral Health position at the University of Sydney is funded by the Rosebrook Foundation. When your ...