Many of the robotic systems developed in the past decades are inspired by four-legged (i.e., quadruped) animals, such as dogs, cheetahs and horses. By replicating the agile movements of these animals, ...

Do animals sleep and, if so, how much? Read here about the fascinating sleeping patterns of animals - including humans.

Tourists should stay 50 yards from seals and sea lions, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

“The Friend” is a decent film, but it’s even more effective as a cautionary tale for new dog owners. Finally, a movie that ...

Within 20 minutes, Kea found A.J. lounging on a stranger’s porch. For Albrecht, it was a turning point. “We have all kinds of detection dogs: drug-detection, bomb-detection, termite-detection,” she ...

One theory is that this behavior comes from a cat's desire to nurse as a kitten. Siamese cats are the most likely to exhibit ...

The dog is overly attentive to his surroundings. You may notice him nervously turning his head, looking around, and twitching ...

Long-term fasting in 24-hour cycles increases the sex drive of male mice by lowering the concentration of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain.

A longtime surfer and marine wildlife advocate was "left shaken" to his core after a relentless and horrifying encounter with ...

A chance encounter in a Panama rainforest has uncovered a new defensive behavior in white-necked jacobin hummingbird chicks.

If observed on a hot day or after exercising, a cat assuming the Superman sleeping position is likely feeling hot. Because the cat is taking up a lot of space by being sprawled out like this, it can ...