Human beings live every day with the understanding of our own mortality, but do animals have any concept of death? It’s a question that has long intrigued scientists, fueled by reports of ants, for ...

The Dog Aging Project is working to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. The research results may help humans age well, ...

Can animals help students better manage their own feelings? The leader of one popular Florida field trip destination says yes. The Alaqua Animal Refuge, which stretches across 100 acres in Florida’s ...

It started with a hyacinth macaw named Sampson, who loved music. One day, he tentatively hopped up onto a log and curiously nibbled a stick, triggering the opening beats of Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky.” ...

Throughout history, humans have given a lot of thought to death. We’ve grappled with our mortality, created elaborate burial rituals, and contemplated how best to mourn the loss of a loved one. But ...

These animals do not rely only on instinct. They learn from experience and teach others, making survival a shared knowledge. From camouflage to playing dead, animals use remarkable and deeply human ...

MENOMONIE, Wis., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why do animals make such a meaningful difference in early learning settings and in the overall path of child development? That question is explored in a ...