If you've ever wondered how farming spread far and wide, our research on past human societies offers one explanation: contact between different groups often drives change. A new study led by an ...

Cats have become one of the most beloved pets. Cats and dogs fill homes worldwide with companionship and love. And yet, they ...

Movement ecologists study how animals move in ecosystems together with other individuals of the same or other species. When animals appear to move together, ecologists often assume they're interacting ...

A stand of pines envelops a lonely log cabin. A tropical forest provides a dappled canopy of light for a remote village. A wide grassy valley offers a priceless view for a mountainside community.

New technology that allows zoo animals and their human visitors to share experiences could have positive benefits for both, researchers say. Last summer, computing science experts from the University ...

As 2026 begins, California is once again at the forefront of animal welfare, introducing a suite of new laws designed to ...

People of all ages rely on their pets for a serotonin boost, whether they’re throwing a ball for their dog, petting their cat or talking to their fish after a long day. Nancy Edwards, professor and ...

In the process of writing my book on pet-related conversations in clinical settings, I've been researching and reflecting on some court decisions involving animals, particularly pets. There are ...