Pumas in Patagonia, Argentina are eating penguins in a national park — and it's changing how the big cats are interacting ...

Eating one's own offspring, or filial cannibalism, is widespread in the animal kingdom. This phenomenon has been recorded in ...

Snakes may have a reputation for being mysterious or even frightening, but many species are surprisingly docile. Even in ...

The Western Cape is home to several sanctuaries that prioritise compassion, rehabilitation and education. These places offer ...

Every time we buy into the ‘pet’ trade, whether by giving money to a highstreet chain, a breeder, or a pet shop, we reinforce ...

Guinea pigs make great pets, especially for kids. Less fragile than rabbits, less skittish than hamsters or gerbils, guinea ...

Domestication began when wolves lingered around human campsites, feeding on scraps until humans realized these animals could help them hunt — changing both species forever. From there, early people ...

Modern pet dogs are not just changing on the outside, with ever more specialized shapes and sizes, they are also quietly ...

Mini Dachshunds are a very social breed who loves to play. They're known for being affectionate and typically get along well ...

Mini Pig Gertie melts hearts as her parents insist on daily snuggle time, capturing the sweetest pet-parent moment. One of the main benefits of having a pet, be it a dog, cat, or pig, is snuggles ...

Neil McIntosh looks at the life of the world's oldest wild bird - and at the likely lifespan of our much-loved pets.

Researchers also gathered DNA from jaguars, ocelots and margays, discovering the measures these wild cats go to in order to ...