Five awards will be announced at the festival. The prizes are handmade (or, more so, paw-made) paintings created by animals ...

Madagascar, an island nation located off the southeastern coast of Africa, is famous for its unique biodiversity, stunning ...

Animal testing remains a fundamental part of biomedical research. But as funding evaporates, mice, rats and even monkeys may be euthanized. By Emily Anthes On April 1, the Trump administration’s ...

In today’s fast-changing world, where species are constantly evolving and many are disappearing, it’s fascinating to learn about animals that have stayed the same for millions of years.

Animals are amazing creatures with a wide array of traits, but one seemingly common trait is their inability to understand mirrors. Can animals even perceive themselves in mirrors? Check out this ...

Animal rescue advocates swung into action after hearing the city’s Animal Services Department was threatened with big cuts. Mayor Karen Bass said her spending plan actually set aside money to ke ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Thursday it plans to phase out animal testing requirements for biological products and drugs, instead moving toward alternative testing models such ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Park officials in Yosemite are warning visitors about what they say is “one of the most dangerous animals” in the park — and the unlikely culprit has neither fangs nor claws. Mule deer ...