Are you thinking of adopting a pair of guinea pigs? Taking on a new pet is a huge commitment, and one of the first things we ...

German pig skulls changed significantly due to selective breeding. Scientists found shorter snouts and flatter foreheads in ...

To many people, all ducks look alike. After all, they share the same features, from the plumage to the bill. For animal enthusiasts, though, being able to identify different species is important, ...

Short snouts and a flat profile -- within a span of 100 years, humans have significantly changed the shape of the skulls of German domestic pigs. This is likely down to new breeding practices ...

Kate Rodriguez-Clark is an animal matchmaking guru. Among her responsibilities as a population ecologist for the Smithsonian, ...

Many animals show signs of high intelligence, including strong memory, self-awareness and communication skills.

The result is that many modern breeds suffer from ailments that dog lovers never would have deliberately selected for.

The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to ...

We’ve got 15 fantastic days out for the February half term, from roar-some dinosaur trails to eco-friendly fun.

Jason Birney’s family gets the best of both worlds raising Black Herefords, which have the docility of red Herefords and the ...