The use of animals for scientific research has a long history and has led to major medical advances, but we should not forget ...

A flat, rounded shell. A tail that's folded under the body. This is what a crab looks like, and apparently what peak performance might look like — at least according to evolution. A crab-like body ...

In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the experts their thoughts on how conceivable the plot is. Some scientists believe ...

A dog gives a protective bark, sensing a nearby stranger. A cat slinks by disdainfully, ignoring anyone and everyone. A cow moos in contentment, chewing its cud. At least, that’s what we may think ...

Animal law is a most important field for protecting animals of all kinds from all sorts of mistreatment, and it can have widespread legal impacts for many areas of mainstream practices for humans as ...