Fritz, a 16-year-old quarter horse, will be returned to her original owner after about a year and a half in training.

Some call it The Land Down Under, others call it The Land of 'Nope'. Yet, however you refer ... stereotype that all Australians are fearful of animals. It's probably just because they grow up ...

The job market is tough, even for a would-be police horse. Fritz, a 16-year-old quarter horse, is losing her job with the Columbus Division of Police’s mounted unit. Mounted officer and Columbus ...

When Zephyr, a rebellious surfer, is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer and held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the ...

Whereas animal cultures affect just a few crucial behaviors, such as courtship and feeding, human cultures cover a massive and constantly expanding set of activities, from clothing to table ...

Now, de Roode is a world expert in the burgeoning field of animal medication, with a lab of his own at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He spoke to New Scientist about his work, his new book ...

Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed. Whales can be found in every ocean ...

In the animal kingdom, pregnancy is usually the role of the female, but a few unique species have flipped this biological norm. Male pregnancy evolved in these species to increase reproductive success ...

The Australian native huntsman spider is a common creature to spot in some parts of the country - most commonly in Auckland, as well as in parts of the South Island. But in the last few months, locals ...

Research into animal emotions and experience has been on the rise since the late 20th century, and scientists are beginning to use these findings to help understand an age-old question ...

India, known for its rich biodiversity, designates official state animals to symbolise its ecological and cultural heritage. Each of the 28 states has a unique state animal, often chosen based on its ...