The teenagers were given a simple task: Spend three minutes petting or scratching rescued miniature horses and donkeys. The ...

A new study from the University of California, Davis found that spending just three minutes in the company of a miniature ...

Donkeys take dust baths to keep their fur free of pests and protect themselves from sun exposure. Mom’s just showing the ...

Scientists found that teenagers who picked up on the equines’ body language cues showed bigger reductions in loneliness and sadness.

Interacting with animals can make people feel calmer and less lonely and anxious. A new study from the University of ...

Best friends, matching moves.

A China-US research team has, for the first time, reconstructed the full appearance of an extinct ancient horse known as ...

HeeHaw, a petting zoo miniature donkey at Elsberry Riding and Farm in Rockmart, was shot by a Cedartown police officer who is ...

Researchers found something unexpected in how teens touched the animals.

Interacting with animals can make people feel calmer, less lonely and less anxious. A new study from the University of California, Davis, shows that animals play an active role in shaping these ...

Orville Peck has a ritual he does before every concert. He hugs and tells each member of his band, “I love you.” And that’s ...