Scientific Progress Goes 'Oink': Part-Human Kidneys Have Been Grown in Pig Embryos
Kidney transplants my one day get an assist from porcine vessels.
Kidney transplants my one day get an assist from porcine vessels.
Dolly the sheep was the first animal cloned from a single adult cell—and raised a lot of questions about the future of human cloning.
The North American parrots vanished mysteriously in the early 20th century. Now scientists are closer to solving their disappearance.
Shorty the Chimpanzee rides the merry-go-round and climbs on the Ferris wheel in this lighthearted 1936 newsreel.
Professional dog trainer Hana Kim decided to document the challenging and adorable process of turning a puppy into a full-fledged guide dog.
The Portuguese Man O' War might look like a bloated jellyfish, but it’s actually a strange amalgamation of tiny life forms.
In the U.S., the terms ‘bison’ and ‘buffalo’ are used interchangeably—but they’re actually two different animals. Here’s how to tell them apart.
Though fall is the time for spooky décor, those fake spider webs can turn into a truly scary situation for birds, bees, and other wildlife.
BirdCast tells you how many birds are flying overhead on a given night, which species are coming and going, and more.
Black cats do not bring bad luck, and they aren’t necessarily harder to adopt than other cats. Here are more facts about these adorably dark furballs.
A safari group in South Africa witnessed one bird’s epic failure to woo a female.
Whether you’re shopping for senior cats or looking for an automatic model, the best cat litter boxes can improve the quality of life for you and your favorite feline.
Unicorns, mermaids, vampires, and leprechauns are some of the most widely known mythical creatures, but where did these legendary beings come from?
The adorable animals are native to South America. So when people began spotting them in Florida, there were some questions.
From burrowing owls to smooth green snakes, these animal names don't leave much to the imagination.
You may have been taught the old cowboy trick of applying a tourniquet and using a blade to cut the bite wound to suck out the poison. It looks dramatic, but does it really work?
The elusive, fluffy wildcat may be adorable, but they’re not social animals. They don’t even seem to like each other very much.
Maui residents need a tremendous amount of support right now. Here's how you can help.
The barrels we see around St. Bernards' necks in paintings and cartoons is the invention of an artist named Edwin Henry Landseer.
For at least 500 years—and maybe more—pigeon fanciers have bred wonderfully bizarre-looking pigeons.
The felonious ursine has been linked to 21 break-ins in Lake Tahoe, California.
Over the past decade or so, the spotted lanternfly has become one of the most notorious invasive species in the United States. Here’s how it got here, how to spot it—and most importantly, how to kill it.
walks give dogs a chance for them to explore and interact with the environment around them. Here's how to stop them from dragging you along for the ride.
A bear walking on its hind legs and sporting baggy skin has led to a wild theory.