Both animals have long thin bodies and short legs ... including the short-tailed weasel (Mustela erminea), least weasel (Mustela nivalis), and long-tailed weasel (Neogale frenata).

May 20 is the one-year anniversary of Colorado’s Restoration of Wolverines Act. North American wolverines — Gulo gulo luscus ...

A two-foot-long tubular animal that roams the West is officially ... opportunistic species known as the black-footed ferret, Mustela nigripes. It was a small and elusive carnivore native to ...

Animal testing remains a fundamental part of biomedical research. But as funding evaporates, mice, rats and even monkeys may be euthanized. By Emily Anthes On April 1, the Trump administration’s ...

The Trump administration is receiving an outpouring of support from animal advocacy groups, lawmakers and others for recent announcements to end animal testing within programs at the FDA and EPA.

Service animals are legally defined as dogs trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities, while emotional support animals are not. Louisiana law allows service dogs in public places ...

US President Donald Trump is receiving rare accolades from animal advocacy groups like PETA for federal agencies' plans to phase out animal testing. The FDA and EPA are shifting towards humane ...

“This is a perfect spot for horses and livestock.” But it turns out, the home wasn’t fit for animals and definitely not humans, according to Walker County investigators. The five people ...

Animals are amazing creatures with a wide array of traits, but one seemingly common trait is their inability to understand mirrors. Can animals even perceive themselves in mirrors? Check out this ...

An increasing number of college campuses are offering animal-assisted therapy to students, including Wheaton College in Norton. Tito is a 7-year-old Australian cattle mix and certified therapy dog ...