What Biologists Actually Mean by Play The word gets used loosely, so the science tightened it. Gordon Burghardt, a biologist ...

Dogs are humans' best friends in many places across the globe. But does a dog in New York City respond in the same way as a ...

Ten environmental groups are suing the Trump administration to stop what they’re calling the dismantling of the Endangered ...

From bald eagles to grizzly bears, many iconic American species at risk of extinction have bounced back thanks to the ...

Changing the definition of 'harm' in the removed protections for animal habitats, sparking lawsuits from conservation ...

The Trump Administration weakened the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with a final rulemaking that could open the door to ...

Credit: Zack Clothier The U.S. Interior Department will officially drop the definition of the word “harm” from the kinds of ...

Animals from different species often rely on surprisingly sophisticated communication to work together, whether finding food, cleaning parasites, or gaining protection. New research suggests these ...

In the Karoo, South Africa’s vast semidesert, an African striped mouse basks in the morning warmth outside the bush it calls home. Nearby, audio equipment casts a long shadow on the rust-colored earth ...

As the veterinary field becomes increasingly competitive, breaking into the industry requires more than just strong grades. Many applicants enter the process with similar academic backgrounds, making ...

A new journal article by CU Boulder PhD student Dayton Martindale argues that animal rights isn’t just about an absence of suffering—it’s about giving them agency As a second grader, Dayton Martindale ...

The Animal Sciences Team works to develop and deliver in-person and virtual programming for livestock, poultry, and companion animal producers through field days, workshops, programs, educational ...