Morgan Freeman has turned his beekeeping hobby into a full-time project by transforming his 124-acre ranch in Mississippi into a bee sanctuary.
Bats of a Plight Remain Tight
New research has demonstrated that vampire bats form long-term bonds and friendships.
Talented Turtle Topper to the Rescue
Turtles…intelligent problem-solvers.
NYC Animal Rights Bundle: Bans Force-Fed Poultry, Protects Wild Birds, Carriage Horses
New York City has passed an animal rights legislative bundle including banning foie gras and other force-fed poultry, and protecting pigeons and other wild birds, and tightening the current law to protect carriage horses.
Dolphins Cooperate and Coordinate to Reach Goals: Study
Researchers in a new study have found that dolphins coordinate their behavior to work together on shared tasks.
Chicks Born with Ability to Avoid Danger
A new study has demonstrated that chicks are born with the knowledge to flee from predators rather than learning it from experience.
Dogs Follow Caretaker to Hospital, Wait for His Release
Dogs in south Brazil took their loyalty to the next level when they followed their pack leader—a homeless man—all the way to hospital.
Stray Dogs Go to Church–To Find Their Forever Home
Every Sunday the church welcomes not only its parishioners but stray dogs, too. Father João Paulo Araujo Gomes is at the helm of this heartwarming act; he invites pups from off the streets to be part of weekend Mass in hopes that attendees will want to take them home.
Monkeys Better than Humans with Cognitive Flexibility
A new study has demonstrated that when it comes to being willing to explore more efficient options to solving a problem, monkeys exhibit more cognitive flexibility than humans.
Animal Testing of Pesticides to be Replaced by Modern Methods: An EPA Shift
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to eliminate the use of all mammalian testing of pesticides by the year 2035.
Behavioral Differences in Dog Breeds: Genes Play a Role
Researchers identify 131 genetic variants associated with breed differences in dog behavior.
Pigs Use Tools: Recorded for First Time
Pigs have been recorded using tools for the first time. The pigs used the tools to prepare nests for the arrival of piglets due in six months.
