Canine performance improves after breakfast and brainless slime mold "remembers" where it's been.

Species of monkey previously unknown to scientists discovered in the Congo, 390 million-year-old mollusk reconstructed in 3-D, and spongy tissue found in human hearts also found in those of reptiles.

Military looks to albatross for aircraft design and sea otters fight climate change by snacking on sea urchin.

Stephen Hawking backs animal consciousness and a piece of amber discovered that contains 230-million-old mites.

Researchers from the University of Helsinki may be on the trail to the answer to an age-
old question: why do dogs chase their tails?

The news about chocolate just keeps getting better. Well, maybe it really isn’t news since the indigenous tribes of Central America knew centuries ago that cocoa-related products were good for us and they consumed ...

Cloned horses may compete in future Olympic games, the valuable role wasps play in wine production, and a new study shows that monkeys notice when others make mistakes.

The new PBS NATURE season is fast approaching! What’s in store? Here’s a sneak peek of Season 31, which premieres in October 2012. Which of the highlighted shows are you most excited about?