For a variety of reasons bears are waking up mid-hibernation in Alaska. Is this a temporary phenomenon or a portent of ...

When people have strokes or heart disease, it’s often a sign that blood (and by default oxygen) isn’t getting to the places ...

Despite decades of research, scientists admit that they still have a lot to learn about sleep. In general, sleep can be ...

A handful of rescued bears in Europe are competing in March Napness, a bracket-style tournament to see what bear can stay in ...

The film concludes by emphasizing the cyclical nature of life as animals awaken and resume their activities with the arrival of spring. Keywords hibernation, dormancy, survival strategies ...

One group of animals was offered food if they were awake and active. The other group went without eating, drinking or moving for the months-long hibernation season, living off the fat stored in ...

Research into animal emotions and experience has been on the rise since the late 20th century, and scientists are beginning to use these findings to help understand an age-old question ...

India, known for its rich biodiversity, designates official state animals to symbolise its ecological and cultural heritage. Each of the 28 states has a unique state animal, often chosen based on its ...

Many owners end up wondering how to maximise the chances of fostering a positive relationship between their cat and other animals – or if they should get them a “friend” at all. However ...

The zoo recently announced the births of various animals, many of which are threatened or endangered in the wild. Some of these births are also a positive sign for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife ...

Mexican officials and environmental groups say the number of monarch butterflies that hibernate in the country rebounded this year. The area of land covered by hibernating monarch butterflies in ...