The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome—the bacteria and fungi ...

A variety of studies are showing that rough-and-tumble play is important for animals and kids alike.

Quick Take Inbreeding occurs when relatives mate and can cause inbreeding depression, with abnormalities, health issues, and reduced fertility. Cheetahs have very low genetic variation, leading to ...

While flocking is largely considered nontoxic to pets, animals who ingest large amounts of flocking may experience intestinal ...

The U.S. military will end its practice of shooting pigs and goats to help prepare medics for treating wounded troops in a combat zone. The prohibition on “live fire” that includes animals is ...

According to a La Brujula Verde report, well-preserved dog remains and a polished bone dagger have been recovered from ...

Being bit by the Lone Star tick can make humans fatally allergic to animal meat, warns Dr Thomas Platts-Mills.

The Lesser Antillean iguana is a critically endangered species that has vanished from much of the Eastern Caribbean. Among ...

Jurassic Park—and its never-ending sequels and spinoffs—starts with a basic premise: extracting the DNA of long-dead ...

During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain"—the ...

Learn how the ancient practice of pannage uses pigs to clear acorns from the New Forest to keep cattle safe and aid biodiversity.

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