Prairie voles are among the few mammals that form long-term pair bonds. They frequently cuddle and sleep side by side, ...

Let’s face it: Dogs have the power to hijack the human brain in ways that no other species can. With their big eyes, fluffy bodies and adorable faces, it’s difficult to resist petting them or picking ...

Happy Wednesday, friends! All ready for the 4th of July festivities? There's still time to get plans in place — here's a great place to start. Sometimes, we all just need a hug and a friendly face.

"Cows are very relaxed animals, they don't fight, they don't get in trouble," one farm owner said Move over goat yoga — there’s a new animal wellness trend emerging from the Netherlands that may be ...

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on hugs and other comforting behavior that occurs in the animal world. Opinion: Hugging is common and meaningful in the animal kingdom Animals are ... candid. It's part of ...

Therapy animals are not a new concept, but in a world where mental health is being tested by an ongoing pandemic, people are searching for comfort it what might seem like unusual places. A practice ...

Animals are ... candid. It's part of why we love them. If they're hungry, they'll roar, growl or bark. If they itch, even in a most intimate and inaccessible spot, they'll scratch. We have a dog who ...