Anxiety, the psychological and physiological state characterized by an anticipation of potential threats and a heightened ...

Although the team’s stated goal is to capture footage of an adult colossal squid in its natural environment, according to ...

There is mounting evidence that even surprisingly simple animals, like invertebrates, have a level of consciousness - but not ...

In the past, many scientists believed that only mammals and birds could feel or think in complex ways. Reptiles, fish, and ...

When we think about animals, we tend to think of furry four-legged mammals. But 95% of all animal species are ...

From spiders to scorpions, some 1000 different invertebrate species are traded globally as pets. This is bad for biodiversity ...

Invertebrates (the collective term for animals without bones) account for more than 95 percent of all Earth animals. We, and anything structured remotely like us, are in the zoological minority.

Broadening the scope of animal advocacy to include wild and intelligent animals, as well as invertebrates, is more than an ethical imperative, it is a practical necessity.

Some towers were able to stand for more than 12 hours and generate “exploratory arms” to survey the surrounding space. As with ants, mites, and slime molds, nematode towers could be formed for ...

Every creature with a backbone releases endorphins in response to stress. The existence of this self-made morphine has been considered a way of identifying animals – until recently, mostly just ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A new study led by an Oregon State University researcher has revealed that more than 3,500 animal species are threatened by climate change. The study, which was published ...

A novel analysis suggests more than 3,500 animal species are threatened by climate change and also sheds light on huge gaps in fully understanding the risk to the animal kingdom.