The origins of modern dogs have long puzzled scientists. A team of American researchers recently shed new light on this ...

Dogs may look adorable when they snooze, but their sleeping habits actually hold fascinating clues on how living with humans ...

Dogs might be going through a new phase of domestication, shaped by people’s preference for calm, friendly companions that ...

These canines “survived for a reason,” an expert told us. But what exactly is causing these rapid genetic transformations?

Jurassic bird fossil discovery of a species named Baminornis zhenghensis pushes bird evolution timeline back 20 million years ...

Many people know that the domestication of the wolf took place in the Neolithic period. The common assumption is that humans chose the friendliest wolves and began to breed them. But what if it was ...

Whether humans are singular among animals in their use of complex language remains a hot topic among scientists in many fields. Rockefeller University researchers Robert B. Darnell and Erich D. Jarvis ...

A new bill before the Washington State Legislature has sparked intense debate among lawmakers, wildlife advocates and local ...

Scientists suggest genetics played a big role – and they say the evolution of this singular ability was key to our survival.

How much does Amazon love dogs? Just ask one of the 10,000+ pups who help make Amazon a great place to work. Amazon is committing $10 million to relief efforts in addition to continuing to provide ...