Unfairly maligned as a sneaky troublemaker, the quicksilver ferret is a characterful, curious and highly intelligent creature–with fascinating regal and cultural trappings to boot, writes Octavia Pollock

Dogs love their toys, but can they love them too much? According to a new study, yes – our canine companions’ playful spirits can sometimes take a turn towards addiction. Recently published in Nature

We might think of eavesdropping as a uniquely human trait, but it isn’t. In fact, eavesdropping is an important survival technique for many species. By listening in on what other species are communica

Amazing answers to your curious questions

A round-up of the strangest science stories from around the world.

New research suggests that the fleshy, pendulous noses of male proboscis monkeys – the biggest of any primate – are distinguishing features in more ways than one. The noses of these pot-bellied monkey