From strategic hunters to master problem solvers, intelligence in the wild is more impressive than you might think. In this A ...

Dogs are usually much smarter than we give them credit for. Here are six of the smartest dog breeds in the world. Poodles are highly intelligent, which also makes them one of the easiest dogs to train ...

A mum became hysterical after spotting an unexpected animal intruder in her baby's bedroom which left her so panic-stricken ...

As humans, we like to think we invented intelligence, relying on education and experience to reinforce our confidence in what we know. But, wander through jungles, oceans, and skies, and you'll see ...

California just made history. On Feb. 12, the Fish and Game Commission finally voted to protect our mountain lions under the state’s Endangered Species Act. At In Defense of Animals, the ...

New research reveals that elephant trunk whiskers are unlike any other animal's, and could inspire a new generation of robots ...

“The hairs on the head, body, and tail of Asian elephants are stiff from base to tip, which is what we were expecting when we ...

Elephants are famous for their dexterous trunks, which the animals use to eat, drink, trumpet and breathe. If you take a ...

Larry Carbone offers an insider's perspective on the ethics of using animals in invasive research, the need for more compassion, and what must be done immediately on their behalf.

The Oregon National Primate Research Center will explore a potentially federally supported transition with the National Institutes of Health ...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is profoundly transforming animal science and production. Smart technologies—encompassing the Internet of Things (IoT), ...