Animals

Delaware County, PA – June 2025:A Delaware County man has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges stemming from his involvement in a brutal and illegal dogfighting operation that shocked the…

There's no clear "best sniffer" in the animal kingdom, but one contender is the Gambian pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus, a species of African pouched rat), which can be trained to…

Local shelters say they have received hundreds of animals in need of temporary homes as the wildfires force residents to flee to safety. By Elizabeth Chuck Hundreds of animals are being…

GARNET VALLEY, Pa. (WPVI) -- The president of a rescue group in Delaware County is speaking out after animal cruelty charges were filed. Letitia Mayo, the president, director and founder…

Given the recent hype about National Pet Day & National Puppy Day, it’s become pretty evident to me that Idahoans really love their dogs… and some of you even love…

While purebred cats are highly prized, mixed breeds (like these Maine Coon mixes) are more common and just as adorable. Second only to dogs, domestic cats are among the most…

Every year, billions of birds migrate in and out of the United States. And across the world, birds fly thousands of miles to reach their seasonal destinations. Some birds, like the Arctic tern (Sterna…

Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence of long-term, reciprocal helping behavior among African starlings, challenging long-held assumptions about cooperation among non-relatives in the animal kingdom. It’s no surprise that humans often…

Why do humans have language and other animals apparently don’t? It’s one of the most enduring questions in the study of mind and communication. Across all cultures, humans use richly…