One writer suggests that we can cut out a lot of philosophising about animal experiments by using this test: ...whenever experimenters claim that their experiments are important enough to justify ...

They often hang out near fast, flowing rivers. These treefrogs' high-pitched, "futuristic" sounds may help male frogs attract females over the sound of nearby rushing water. They also are what ...

Oct. 25, 2024 — Drosophila is one of the most thoroughly studied lab animals -- with the exception of the female reproductive tract. Now a team of biologists has taken the first deep look at the ...

The spongy bones in their noses absorb any excess moisture to keep every drop of water in, so the air they breathe out is dry air. In addition to camels, other animals’ adaptations are equally ...

Mija sets out on a rescue mission that takes her from her rural South Korean home to urban American soil in New York City, where she encounters everyone from animal rights activists to corporate ...

Oct. 23, 2024 — New research has revealed Marri trees are critical to the survival of more than 80 species of native bee in Western Australia's South West region, which is one of the world's ...

If you’re exploring the possibility of having an ESA, here are a few signs that might indicate your dog is cut out to fill ...

Animals are disappearing at hundreds of times ... Everywhere we look, species are winking out. Just in the past decade, two mammal species have gone extinct: a bat known as the Christmas Island ...

Whiskers, or vibrissae, are specialized touch organs made of modified hairs that help animals like cats, rats, and seals sense their surroundings, find food, and detect prey. These highly ...

A recent survey shows 80% of U.S. adults want the U.S. government to commit to a plan to phase out experiments on animals Washington, D.C. — A new survey shows that Americans’ attitudes toward ...

Campaigners have decided enough is enough following injuries to canines on the frontline and say the use of animals must be 'phased out' and replaced with a more ethical alternative. The ...

On the other hand, emotional support animals, while often well-mannered, are not trained to carry out specific duties. Dogs, cats, rabbits and some rodents – like gerbils or hamsters – are ...