Curiosity cabinets were a type of early museum in Europe. By Dr. Surekha DaviesHistorian of Science Introduction...
Animals
The Order included among its original members Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI. Introduction The International Order of Saint...
In the vast landscape of online trends, a new phenomenon is capturing the hearts of Chinese youth...
Snakes, like other non-human animals, can exist in multiple layers of human experience. Abstract In the medieval...
Their symbolic dimension, associated to the idea of purification, is present in many myths. In the ancient...
Evolutionary biologists explain why few will evolve fast enough. By Dr. Michael P. MooreAssistant Professor of BiologyUniversity...
The jackal bears a particular status as a much-maligned beast. Abstract Buddhist literature in Pāli presents a...
Digitizing these records is yielding valuable data on human-wildlife encounters. By Dr. Tara K. MillerPolicy Research Specialist,...
Rapidly changing temperatures and sensory environments are challenging the nervous systems of many species. By Dr. Sean...
Looking at companions in medieval times. Pet lovers, gather round. Let’s talk all about pets in the...
Developments during the inter-war period that granted two distinctive roles to cows. Introduction from 1945, Zebu cattle...
The multiple ways in which animals and humans intersect in medieval medical history. Introduction This article will...
The forgotten legacy of a pioneering Black scientist who conducted trailblazing research on animal cognitive traits. Introduction...
Using the latest in DNA fingerprinting to combat the multibillion-dollar business of trafficking plants and animals. Introduction...
Welcoming a pet into your home can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Pets become cherished members...
Penny, a 1-year-old Pembroke Welsh corgi, has an orange tutu with jet-black highlights in a lavish wardrobe...
Throughout the annals of time, humans have been spellbound by the captivating allure of turtles, this enigmatic...
The earliest known ape with an upright posture, Morotopithecus, lived in more open grassy environments. Introduction Human...
The basic design of the collar has not changed since the time of ancient Mesopotamia. Introduction The...
The funding includes conserving 5,401 acres for five national wildlife refuges. The Department of the Interior today...
Zoo animals exerted a far greater influence on medical knowledge and practice than historians have previously realized....
Conservation will inevitably be accompanied by education and research. When I was young, my parents took us...
The Antwerp animal specialist Joannes Fyt (1611–1661) produced several depictions of Aesopic fables in nature. Introduction notable...
We can either keep enabling extinction or take action to prevent it. More than 330 animal species...
“This is an infection that has epidemic and pandemic potential.” As a deadly strain of avian influenza...
His terrifying account of alligators continues to color how the public views an iconic reptile. In the...
Why were early 20th-century Americans so enthralled by human zoos? A day trip to Coney Island, once...
Revenge narratives featuring animals in various roles provides sometimes vexing dynamics. From classic tragedies to modern thrillers,...
“By taking nature for granted we’ve pushed natural systems to the brink of collapse.” Underscoring the need...
The trade in rhinos goes back a long way due to a long association with medicine and...