Great apes are humans' closest relatives in the animal kingdom. As much as 98.8% of their DNA is shared, but while the number ...

Scientists reveal that wild animals regularly consume naturally occurring alcohol from fermented fruits and nectar. This ...

Vervet monkeys living on the Caribbean islands of St. Kitts and Nevis are famous for their fondness for alcohol. Their taste ...

A new book looks at the health links between animals and humans. June 12, 2012— -- intro: Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz is a sort of modern day Dr. Dolittle. For the past six years, the UCLA ...

A new report from a World Health Organization panel has determined that COVID-19 originated in China likely through "zoonotic spillover," when a virus or bacteria is transferred from a wild animal ...

Despite their reputation as 'killer' whales, orcas are known to lend a helping fin by sharing their food with humans. A recent study recorded and analyzed 34 instances of prey-sharing by orcas ...

Penguins do not react to people the way most wild animals do. When a human appears on an Antarctic shoreline, many penguins ...

Apple TV’s Born To Be Wild follows six endangered young animals, documenting human-led conservation, rearing, and rewilding efforts. Executive producer Lucy van Beek emphasizes creating hope through ...

Most wild animals fear humans and tend to flee when approached or act aggressively. Some curious creatures seem to be interested in people and appear to be downright friendly. Watch this entertaining ...

Yes, people really do underestimate the cognitive abilities of fish. Study co-lead author, Maëlan Tomasek, with a fish “volunteer” in the behavioral experiment ...