This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American A new study published in Proceedings of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

When people think of intelligent animals, they immediately think of dolphins, elephants, and chimpanzees. But one of the most intelligent problem-solvers is hiding deep beneath the surface, called the ...

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 ...