For the nonhuman animal cause, the 19th century’s end would bring to a close a defining period—a transformative 30-year era ...

Baboons failed to recognize themselves in mirrors, suggesting limited self-awareness compared to some animals.

Parrots are already known for their mimicry of transitive actions, such as grabbing an object. Because they are highly social ...

The best way to get your dog to pay attention to something is to point and stare at it at the same time, scientists find in a ...

Many animals show signs of high intelligence, including strong memory, self-awareness and communication skills.

Human condescension and a belief in supremacy have led to speciesism and exploitation of nature. Emphasizing equality among ...

A researcher affiliated with Elon Musk’s xAI startup is researching a method to alter the politics of Grok and better align ...

Big eyes, tiny noses and round cheeks; scientists explain why animals like Moo Deng the pygmy hippo have us hooked.

University of Wisconsin researchers and collaborators recently published a feasibility study that focuses on limiting fetal growth restriction in nonhuman primates through nanoparticle injections of ...

Ethical debates about the morality of driving tend to stop at the possible harm to humans. This is surprising, considering ...

Language has long been considered a uniquely human trait, with features that mark it out as distinct from the communication ...

A biotechnology company in Research Triangle Park has taken a major step to develop a new option for patients in need of a ...