The thing about wild animals is that they're, well, wild. When reading that obvious statement, it's not unlikely that a fierce and toothy big cat comes to mind. Or maybe it's a bear or a wolf. But ...

Now, scientists have revealed that these animals are not only surviving—they’re thriving. Some sleep under rusting machinery.

Some years back, a Great Blue Heron dropped out of the sky and into our family’s garden. The bird did not move and it looked tired. When we cautiously entered the garden, it did not try to step away, ...

The Minnesota Zoo has partnered with a local watershed district to find a new use for the invasive goldfish discarded in Lake Cornelia. The goldfish used to be removed and buried; now the invasive ...

The boom in the pet wellness industry may have had its genesis during the pandemic. "It was the perfect storm," Tegzes said, ...

Animal bites can be alarming and pose serious health risks. Whether it’s from a domestic pet or a wild animal, knowing how to ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — In the past few months, I have reported on a number of animal-related issues in the valley, from dogs like Reba the bulldog being dumped in the city to dogs being dumped in the ...

See Senior Director of TV Programming Meredith Speight’s recommendations from this month’s KQED 9, PLUS and Passport schedules. Videos from KQED Live Watch recordings of recent KQED Live events. Donor ...

Farmed animals in the United States have minimal legal protections, and much of the abuse they endure is legal. Unfortunately, the federal Animal Welfare Act—which establishes protections for pets and ...

But can bison really be sad? Do nonhuman animals ever cry from sadness? Tears are useful for our eyes—as they are for many other animals. A lot of mammals, reptiles and birds have tear glands that ...