Emily Anthes

The genomes of monkeys, bats, whales and many other mammals are helping scientists tackle big questions about physiology, evolution and one very famous sled dog.

An elephant at the Berlin Zoo can use her trunk to peel bananas, an unusual behavior she engages in only when conditions are ripe.

Veterinary telemedicine could help more pet owners access much-needed care and put anxious animals at ease, but challenges remain.

The monogamous, hibernating canids, which are related to foxes, are sold for meat and fur.

Wild birds passed the virus to seals in New England at least twice last summer, a new study suggests.

Alternatives to animal testing are gaining momentum.

A new study is the first step in an effort to understand how exposure to chronic, low-level radiation has affected the area’s dogs.

Wild animals eat the strangest things. That can be a problem, for them and for us.

A new variant of avian influenza appears capable of spreading among mammals, highlighting the need for more proactive surveillance, experts said.

Wildlife cameras in Wisconsin are capturing interspecies encounters — and providing evidence that human activity might make such meetings more likely.