How did cats become domesticated?

Let’s start with the numbers. There are about 13.5 million tame wolves (we call them pet dogs), 12.5 million cats, one million rabbits, 700,000 tortoises and turtles, 700,000 guinea pigs, 600,000 hams

How these rare baby animals are bringing hope for their species

I was globe-trotting when I found a new furry friend. Could she become my travel com paw- nion?

When famed country singer Willie Nelson’s home caught fire in 1969, he fought his way through the flames to rescue his best friend and bandmate, Trigger. Fifty-six years later, they’re still making mu

Why do we get hair on certain parts of our bodies, and can we get it back once it’s gone?

Contrasting biographical portraits