Photograph of three male zebra finches (Taeniopygia castanotis), whose mating calls were used as part of the study. Credit: Raina Fan. The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers ...

Humans and animals like the same sounds, new research reveals, proving Charles Darwin correct. The findings show that people showed preferences for calls that other species find the most attractive.

Citizen scientists listened to pairs of mating sounds from 16 different species, including male zebra finches, and selected their favorites. Photo credit: Raina Fan.

The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers, and the euphonious melodies of songbirds all evolved as ...

It’s important to remember that we humans are simply animals. A very advanced species, but members of the animal kingdom nonetheless. We all need water, food, and shelter to survive, but we also share ...

Many aspects of animals that people find beautiful evolved to be attractive to the animals themselves. A new study hints at a common aspect of perception that dates back hundreds of millions of years.

Birds are amazing parents, with many species caring for their babies until they’re ready to live on their own. They also have ...

Dr. Rustin Moore argues that human-animal interactions are more than feel-good phenomena and that these connections enhance health, resilience, and well-being, often in unnoticed ways.

Leads Genetics claims 60% success in Gir cattle embryo transfers from Brazil. Aims to boost milk production in India. Details inside.

Agribusiness firm BL Agro on Thursday said its subsidiary Leads Genetics has successfully transferred high-grade embryos of Gir cattle, imported from Brazil, into 255 domestic cows at its facility ...

Children learn what it means to be a woman or a man early on. How they respond to threats to how well they conform to gender stereotypes changes with age.

A judge found a McHenry man not guilty of starving and neglecting two dogs but he still faces additional charges for the neglect of other dogs. Prosecutors say he also wrapped up and dumped two dead ...