Wildlife conservation often relies on population counts, but stable numbers can hide widespread suffering. Research argues that true welfare depends on individual animals’ daily experiences, not just ...

The national parks of the United States hold great natural wonders and complex, varied ecosystems. A new study demonstrates that human presence in the parks, including everything from visitors and ...

Not every animal gets the spotlight, but that doesn’t make them any less important. These underrated creatures are crucial for our ecosystems, agriculture, and even public health. They have a role to ...

Ever dreamed of living on a farm with your own chickens, ducks, or goats? Then having farm animals as pets might be the next best thing! “Farm animals make great companions,” says Matthew Aversa, ...

New Year’s resolutions aren’t always easy to keep, but we’ve got a few that should be — and they help animals, too. Here’s a quick list of ideas: • Adopt, don’t shop. OK, that’s an obvious one coming ...