Don’t let that aloof insouciance fool you, scientists have found that cats prefer human social interaction over everything else, even food!

Our pets become like family to us during their lives, so why not treat them with the dignity that a family member deserves when they die?

Watch this English golden retriever named Storm rush in to help the fawn and bring it back to shore.

If American's cats and dogs were their own country, they'd rank 5th in global meat consumption, says new study.

Cuddly, gentle, and low maintenance, there's a lot to love about these feathery fowl.

The stubborn hero refused to leave his goats ... miraculously, they all survived the firestorm.

More than just a reflection of emotional states, a new study finds that dogs’ facial movement are potentially active attempts to communicate.

A feline clinic in Dublin has published a full-time job listing for cat cuddlers.

After spending most of her life in search and rescue, this grand 13-year-old Australian Shepherd is enjoying her golden years with her companion human.

Watching a flock of 40 heritage birds grow proved to be an unexpected pleasure.

Anyone who knows dogs probably knows the answer to this question.

Researchers have identified many of the gestures that dogs use to get humans to do their bidding.

It seemed like a good idea at the time...

And it's available now across the UK.

New research suggests that dogs' facial anatomy has changed over thousands of years specifically to allow better communication with us.

The heroic lab saved 12 lives and recovered 41 bodies during her career as a search and rescue dog.

Let this 14-inch goldfish caught in the Niagara River be your answer.

When trying to phase out single-use plastic, there are some items that seem impossible to replace — like dog poop bags. For those who want to be a greener dog owner, what kind of options exist?

Researchers tested the calming effect of music for kitties during vet visits; 'cat-specific' music was the winner.

On our sister site I write about issues affecting the baby boomer generation. Here are some of my favorites from the year.

A study has found that the more exposure a person has to the natural world, the more inclined they are to make eco-friendly choices.

A visit to the French capital offers great lessons in how to make less waste.

It is now 100 seconds to midnight, closer to midnight than at any point since the clock's creation in 1947.

Kathryn Kellogg explains why delaying gratification is beneficial all around.

Not only is it Groundhog Day and Super Bowl Sunday, but it's also an extra-special 8-digit palindrome day.

Some areas have more resources than others, so do your best to work with what you have.

Libraries were the 'most common cultural activity' for many Americans last year.

Filmmaker Tiffany Shlain explains how going offline for a full day each week can change your brain, body, and soul.

Those struck by Cupid's arrow are expected to spend $27.4 billion this year, up 32 percent from last year’s record $20.7 billion.

Contrary to popular opinion, young people aren't practicing what they preach.

This ad from the flu pandemic of 101 years ago has held up well.

Scott Z. Burns explains why the villain of his blockbuster film is an anti-science blogger, while the heroes are government officials.

Schools are closing classrooms and going online all over the world. This may be as much of an opportunity as it is a crisis.

A lesson in coexistence.

It's not rational, but it's fun.

We've lived through crises before, with a bit of help from inspiring or hectoring posters.

Greenpeace wants you to vote on your favorite of its submissions, all inspired by local endangered species.

A small survey by Bosch shows that U.S. homeowners feel guilty about wasting food, but need to change their habits.

Despite being a professional writer, it would be an invitation for unnecessary clutter and cost.

In the last few years ecotourism has grown from a buzzword to a trend, to full-blown industry. Whether travelers are looking for a rugged adventure or refined luxury, planet-conscious operators have sprung up to satisfy

You would think that attending a conference on sustainable tourism in Costa Rica would be a bit bland: yes, they're very green, we know. But just because this Central

Creative crafters can come up with all sorts of beautiful and innovative ways to

Every person interested in environmental issues is well aware of the dangers of species extinction and the importance of conservation

Although activities that mess with local ecosystems to let humans experience nature usually seem intrusive, looking at the canopy face to face while slowly traveling in an aerial tram in the Costa Rican rainforest is a fairly

A venue which showcases and sells 100% locally produced design and artisan items while educating about sustainability and fair trade in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Has the Costa Rica Foreign Minister really just suggested that the Sea Shepherd founder might voluntarily go to Costa Rica to face trial?

Two ships of shark fin poachers have been stopped in the past two weeks, influenced by renewed government focus on the issue due to Paul Watson's case in Germany.

Exceptions will be made for subsistence hunting and fishing.

Hardly a secret anymore, but still off the beaten track a bit, Playa Guiones in Nosara, Costa Rica doesn't disappoint.

Though shark finning itself had already been banned, transportation and import of shark fins had not been.