A surprising new study shows that baby chickens react the same way that humans do when tested for something called the "bouba ...

In Ancient Greece and Rome, pets brought companionship, loyalty, status, and love—from Odysseus’ Argos to Augustus’ raven.

Why do some melodies feel instantly right, balanced, memorable and satisfying, even if you have never heard them before? New research from the University of Waterloo suggests that more than creativity ...

The lineup for the International Competition section of the 28th Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival, which runs March 5-15, has been unveiled. The 14 films taking part will be vying for a series ...

Symbiotic bacteria living inside insect cells have lost much of their DNA over hundreds of millions of years, much like the ancient microbes that evolved into mitochondria ...

Close-up Photographer of the Year is a global photography contest that celebrates the hidden beauty of our world through macro, micro, and close-up images.For its seventh edition, the competition ...

Animals in Latin American literature reveal what the wild tells us about being human. Fish and insects and dogs—oh my! In this episode of Crash Course Latin American Literature, we’ll explore how all ...

From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Paloma Beltran with Josephine Marcotty, co-author of “Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and ...

LONDON (AP) — Cirque du Soleil’s show “Ovo,” Portuguese for “egg,” brings to life a colorful ecosystem teeming with insects. Set around the arrival of a mysterious egg, the production explores the ...

This year, at least six animal and insect species moved to the Extinct category of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

The giant false leaf katydid is a large, leaf-mimicking insect native to tropical forests across parts of South and Southeast Asia. Adults rank among the largest known katydids, typically reaching ...