And lots of animals develop an amount of emotional intelligence that may surprise you. Read on as we discuss the 10 smartest (non-human) animals in the world. The orangutan, which is the smartest ...

Pigs are naturally curious animals, so enrichment activities such as balls ... these fascinating creatures for their intelligence and social behavior, baby pigs are undoubtedly charming. Whether ...

From beavers creating wetlands to termites building mounds visible from space, these animals play a crucial role in shaping the world around us. Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of ...

Here is a list of eight of the world's rarest animals. This critically endangered porpoise, found only in the Gulf of California, has fewer than 30 individuals remaining, making it the rarest marine ...

But little did Dr Brian Loon know his allergy to animals aggravates his skin condition. “It is an irony, but the allergy is not to the point where I cannot manage my health and job,” says ...

Irish baby names are seeing a rise in popularity on our shores as well as around the world. More and more new parents are opting for traditional names for their newborns, and the trend is starting to ...

There’s no lack of birds in this world. While the common consensus has long been that there are anywhere between 9,000 and 10,000 species on the planet, a study from the American Museum of Natural ...

Also known as 'water bears' or 'moss piglets', tardigrades are near-microscopic aquatic animals with flat heads, eight legs and plump bodies. They're actually pretty cute - but that doesn't mean ...

An elderly nun and close friend of Pope Francis for over four decades broke protocol while visiting his coffin at St Peter's Basilica. French-Argentine nun, Sister Genevieve Jeanningros, was seen ...

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