Animals

How does a herd decide which direction to head in? Researchers put GPS collars on a gathering of goats to find out. Here's what they learned — and how it might apply to humans.

Researchers discovered that an octopus might punch a fish when both are hunting. Although some of the thrown punches can be explained, others remain a mystery.

The ASPCA's Behavioral Rehabilitation Center works with severely fearful dogs rescued from puppy mills and hoarders. The shelter has an 87% success rate in rehabilitating undersocialized dogs.

Humans often fed the 'Dollar General Gator' or pelted it with small items to see if it was real.

A man putting out his trash on the far East Side on Tuesday found a five-foot long alligator resting in his front yard. Police officers and experts from…

In Queensland, protesters arranged a deal with the owners of a slaughterhouse: The activists would unchain themselves if the owners handed over three sheep and agreed not to file a complaint.

Some animals are more than just pets. They provide guidance and comfort for their owners, typically as a companion at home and in public places. What…

Deep inside caves - at the bottoms of oceans - beneath the ground - even in subterranean lakes - are habitats.There is no light - but there is life. In…

The struggling San Antonio Pets Alive! will avoid closure thanks to the San Antonio City Council and its one time grant of $375,000 to the nonprofit.The…

From Texas Standard: Mike Ryan is a volunteer at Austin Pets Alive! He’s trying to get a good picture of Summer, a brown lab mix. Two more volunteers...