Not every animal is meant to live alongside humans — some species resist domestication by nature, instinct, and evolution.

Dogs have a measurable ability to read human emotion, and research consistently shows that interacting with dogs lowers ...

The role for which a dog was bred—say retrieving birds—is reflected in their brain structure, according to a study of 33 breeds.

Countless people are proud dog owners, but one veterinarian has shared there's a particular breed he tries to avoid, even ...

A genetic study shows how human breeding choices influence ear length in dogs and why those traits persist across breeds.

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The beef many of us enjoy today is a result of years of selecting superior animals that deliver a more consistent product. Technology has helped accelerate that process.

Nearby, several homes displayed red yard signs that read "We Support Shalom," a show of solidarity for the Farmington zoo. Since opening in 1979, the family-run operation has become one of the state's ...

Research led by the University of Michigan's Kresge Hearing Research Institute and the University of Rochester illuminates the mechanisms through which humans can pick out and focus on single sounds ...

The speed of horses has been renowned since time immemorial. Some horses were so fast that they served as the primary means of rapid transportation in the ancient world. Horse speed was such an ...

It turns out humans have been tinkering with the genetics of our food for thousands of years. Thanks to a process known as selective breeding, whereby farmers select and grow crops with favorable ...