Leaving Pet Poop on the Sidewalk Isn’t Only Bad Manners—It’s Hazardous
Signs reminding pet owners to “curb" their dog and scoop their pet’s poop have been joined in some places by posted warnings that pet waste can spread disease
How Did an Aquarium Stingray Get Pregnant without a Mate?
Charlotte, a stingray in a small North Carolina aquarium, is taking a DIY approach to reproduction
Why So Many Savanna Animals Mate for Life
From jackals to hornbills, many grassland animals form a deep bond with their partner
Antarctica’s Penguins Could Be Devastated by Avian Influenza
Scientists are watching closely to see whether avian influenza will reach Antarctica before this year’s penguin chicks disperse for the season
Why Do Birds Have Such Skinny Legs?
The songbirds in your backyard hop around on such itty-bitty legs. Here’s why bird legs are so skinny and how they can support a bird’s weight
Females Dominate Males in Many Primate Species
Most primate societies have long been assumed to be male-dominated, but a new study shows many have females in charge or feature power sharing
Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tail?
Is your dog’s tail-wagging a side effect of domestication, or did humans select for it?
A Dog Breed’s Size and Face Shape Might Predict How Long It Lives
Traits such as face shape, size and sex help predict a dog breed’s life span
Stopping the Latest Outbreak Threat: Chronic Wasting Disease
A spillover of the neurological disease to humans from deer, elk, and other animals could be devastating
Why Insects Are Attracted to Light at Night
Contrary to popular lore, insects do not confuse artificial light for the moon
Can ‘Conversations’ with Whales Teach Us to Talk with Aliens?
A controversial 20-minute interaction with a humpback whale might help scientists communicate with extraterrestrials and nonhuman Earthlings alike
Do Cats Experience FOMO?
Feline experts weigh in on clingy cats’ supposed “fear of missing out”