In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the experts their thoughts on how conceivable the plot is.

Donkeys are an unassuming yet ubiquitous presence in northern Namibia. They traverse sandy village roads, pull carts stacked with firewood, and graze freely along the northern edge of Etosha National ...

Headlines now swing between two extremes: animals as tiny furry humans, or animals as instinctive machines. That split flattens the science. Across labs, stronger methods are revealing something more ...

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo has launched a global search for the next recipient of the Indianapolis Prize, the world's leading award for animal conservation. Nominations are being accepted for ...

This refers to DNA from animals that is found in the environment as a result of natural shedding. Think: dead skin, feces, fur, etc. When ...