UK law both requires and regulates experiments on animals. Any new drug must be tested on at least two different species of live mammal, one of which must be a large non-rodent. The way scientists ...

Here are a few ideas to steer your pack in the right direction. Stories of animals behaving "kindly" can show kids they can also get along with anyone. Elephants that comfort friends, benevolent ...

Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed. Whales can be found in every ocean ...

The programme shows how loving and rewarding our relationships with animals can be, as well as providing interesting facts about animals and the work involved in caring for a pet. And it's doesn't ...

Hermit crabs are omnivorous scavengers, eating microscopic mussels and clams, bits of dead animals, and macroalgae. These crustaceans have been misnamed for two reasons: First, they’re not true ...

From the tiny, silly-looking sun bear to the iconic polar bear, these animals are specially adapted to different environments, including forests, mountains, icy tundra, deserts and swamps.

It is easy to dismiss them as bird brains but chickens may be cleverer than toddlers. Studies show hens to be masters of a number of complex skills, including numeracy, self-control, and it is ...