They raid compost bins, outsmart latches and sometimes look gleeful doing it. A new study in Animal Behaviour suggests raccoons may not just be opportunistic—they may be genuinely curious.

"Squeak the Squirrel" follows a golden-mantled ground squirrel named Squeak as he forages for food and learns various tasks to obtain nuts and seeds. The film showcases Squeak's intelligence and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California's sea otters have become surprising environmental champions by tackling a destructive invasive species wreaking havoc ...

March 1, 2026 is National Pig Day, celebrating an animal that more often than not brings to mind filth, cartoons, and maybe a few bacon jokes. But the reality of our relationship to pigs is far more ...

Increasing urbanization has crowded out many wild animals. But raccoons appear to be thriving, living in cities across the country and even expanding their historical range. To investigate what ...

Sensors attached to animals gather valuable data to track and mitigate the human influence on marine life. The review paper emphasizes the importance of integrating data from various sources and ...

For years, a handful of local animal lovers have been dealing with the problem of stray and abandoned animals in Yakima County, paying out of their own pocket for spay and neuter operations and ...