New archaeological clues are shedding light on the fate of isolated Norse colonies in Greenland that disappeared during the Middle Ages.

Climate change, changes in habitat and recreational activity are just some of the factors that impact on the fortunes of wetland birds who migrate to Ireland each winter.

Some past studies suggested that infants as young as 3 to 4 months could distinguish between categories such as animals and furniture.

The 2026 Olympics and Paralympics mascots are Milo and Tina, a pair of teenage, scarf-clad stoat siblings with big dreams. If ...

Racing Post offers a look at Ireland's top new stallions of 2026. Another hard-knocking and high-class performer, Arizona ...

Vox has published a piece that expresses some surprise at the fact that many conservatives and MAGA (not the same thing) support animal welfare. The writer discusses, among other things, RFK Jr.'s ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is home to more than 2,200 animals across its campuses in D.C. and Virginia. The zoo was the first in the United States to hire a ...

A handful of new animal welfare laws aimed at protecting pets while strengthening veterinary care statewide will take effect Jan. 1 in California. San Diego Humane Society said the new laws are the ...

We’ve gift-wrapped a few short highlights that capture the spirit of the year in animal care. Mike Bock If you're an animal lover, then 2025 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology ...

“Because I am one of very few specialists in Laos, some people have started to describe me as the country’s first national herpetologist. This is accurate to my knowledge; I’m not aware of any other ...

There is an ever-growing multidisciplinary interest in the nature of human-animal relationships. 1 When I first learned about Professor Laurent Bègue-Shankland's new award-winning book, The Social ...