Little Punch, a Japanese macaque abandoned by his mother, has sparked online curiosity. Primate researchers explain why such abandonment is rare in the wild but occurs in captivity, highlighting the challenges of zoo environments.
Two marsupial species, thought extinct for millennia, have been found alive in West Papua's rainforests, marking an unprecedented biological discovery led by Tim Flannery.
Purina experts rank Border Collies as the most intelligent dog breed, capable of learning new commands in less than five seconds. German Shepherds and Toy Poodles also feature prominently on the list of clever canines.
Punch, a baby macaque abandoned by his mother at a Japanese zoo, has found a new troop and is showing signs of growing independence, reducing reliance on his orangutan plushie.
Punch, the Japanese macaque who found comfort in an Ikea djungelskog plushie after maternal rejection, is now socialising with peers at Ichikawa city zoo, showing signs of healthy development.
Punch, a baby orphan macaque at a Japanese zoo, is gradually abandoning his orangutan plush toy as he learns social skills and gains acceptance from other monkeys in his troop.
As spring arrives, pet owners are warned that daffodils, already in bloom, are highly toxic to dogs and cats. Vets advise vigilance on walks and at home to prevent poisoning.
New research from Hungary shows pet dogs and young children willingly help find hidden objects, while cats only assist when it benefits them directly.
Scrappy, a German Shepherd mix, has finally been adopted after spending 803 days at Hardin County Animal Shelter. The nearly 3-year-old dog's viral Facebook story helped her find a loving home.
New research shows cats are unlikely to assist humans spontaneously, while dogs and young children display similar helping behaviours in experiments.
Punch, the baby macaque who captured global hearts by clinging to a stuffed toy after maternal rejection, is now integrating with his troop at Japan's Ichikawa City Zoo.
A journey through Storeton Wood reveals ancient crocodile-like creature footprints from the Triassic period, discovered by Victorian quarry workers and now commemorated.
A 10-year-old girl was attacked by a lion at Shantou Zhongshan Park Zoo in Guangdong, China, while feeding the animal. The zookeeper intervened with a metal rod, and the girl sustained minor injuries.
Authorities in New Caledonia have initiated a shark cull after a fatal attack, citing public safety, but environmentalists are challenging it in court, reigniting debates over marine conservation.
The final moments of Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard were recorded during a grizzly bear attack in Alaska. The audio was so disturbing it was destroyed.
New York City's estimated 3 million rat population could see a temporary decline due to the coldest winter in years, with experts citing halted mating and new trash policies as key factors.
A reactive husky, traumatised by a past dog attack, surprises his owners with an instant connection to a new rescue sibling at a shelter, leading to a playful lifelong friendship.
Dog owners are discovering that male dogs lifting their leg to urinate is a learned habit, not instinct, with squatting often being more practical and less messy.
A new, larger, and more aggressive morph of the common wall lizard, known as nigriventris, is disrupting a delicate balance that has existed for millions of years in Italy. Researchers warn this could drive the original white, yellow, and orange colour va
Shoppers in upstate New York discovered a rare live owl peacefully sleeping among items on a shelf at an antique store, prompting a rescue by environmental officers.
A historic Gullah Geechee cemetery in St. Helena, South Carolina, is under threat from environmental and development pressures, sparking community efforts to protect this vital cultural heritage site.
A family's holiday stroll on Ocean Grove Beach led to the discovery of a massive 20-million-year-old whale fossil, now being studied at Melbourne Museum as one of Australia's most significant paleontological finds.
The Akuntsu people, reduced to just three women, have welcomed a newborn boy, offering hope for cultural survival and rainforest protection in Brazil's Amazon.
The Trump administration has delisted the lesser prairie chicken from federal protection, siding with states and industries. The bird's population has dwindled to about 30,000 due to habitat loss.
A toucan named Sam, spotted flying around Las Vegas since November, has been safely captured by a bird rescue group. The exotic bird showed signs of wear but is now recovering in quarantine.
Año Nuevo State Park in California has suspended guided seal tours after discovering sick and dead elephant seals, with officials investigating potential diseases including avian influenza.
Paleontologists discover a remarkably preserved, near-complete skeleton of Alnashetri cerropoliciensis, one of the world's smallest dinosaurs, weighing just 0.7 kg in Patagonia.
A new study reveals chimpanzees ingest enough alcohol from wild fruits to fail breathalyser tests, with researchers finding evidence of widespread ethanol consumption in their diet.
Animal behaviour experts reveal dogs use pattern recognition, environmental cues, and scent changes to predict owner arrivals, not just hearing. Learn the surprising science.
Experts reveal the likely outcome for Punch, the viral Japanese macaque rejected by his mother, detailing why zookeepers are hesitant to intervene despite social media outcry.