ANIMALS

The federal agency is seeking permanent homes for its former explosives detection canines.

The next butterfly you see flitting about might just be a genetically modified organism, given genes from a virus that protects it from other viruses. This isn’t the work of scientists trying to save pollinators, but parasitic wasps intent on rendering th

The fancy feline apparently enjoyed “salmon, duck, or expensive French wines."

Ants switch between liquid-like and solid-like states.

The subject of an unmade Pixar film and the occasional Monty Python joke—and a key ingredient in many a witch's brew—these little amphibians are world-class survivors.

Divorce is not an option when you can't leave your house.

Two months after retiring from 'The Daily Show' Jon Stewart announced plans for his next role: animal rescuer.

The dog/author’s fans include Taylor Swift, Larry King, and millions of others.

Biologists think that images like these, which let them look at wolf howls instead of just listening to them, might help them better protect wolves.

Some of these creatures would kill on a game show.

A new study compares testes size and vocal capacity in 10 howler monkey species.

These Antarctic birds might look cute and huggable, but you might want to give them a wide berth after mealtime.