BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State University’s Animal Science Department has become the first four-year animal science in the nation to earn accreditation from the American Society of Animal ...
National Pet Day, aka April 11, merits its own special day because it taps into something people already know in their bones: ...
Until now, there was a conflict in the field of paleontology. Genetic analysis of how fast traits mutated and evolved ...
Decades of data reveal that animals involved in the wildlife trade—from pet sales to meat markets to illegal poaching—are ...
In the wild, a mouse or rat leads a precarious life. In the city, they dodge traps, poisons, and broom-wielding humans. In the countryside, they face owls, shotguns, and more poison. As Australia’s ...
Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products ...
Last November, the UK government announced a bold plan to phase out animal testing in some areas of research. Animal tests for skin irritation are scheduled for elimination this year, and some studies ...
A baby’s first toy is often a soft stuffed bear. Soon, children may meet Winnie the Pooh and Paddington. They learn that these bears are kindhearted and polite with a good moral compass, cravings for ...