Humans have a long relationship with animals. They have provided us with transportation, physical labor, sensory services, food, entertainment, comfort, and emotional support. Our bond with animals is ...

The friendliest animals in the world have always fascinated humans because of their warmth, intelligence, and ability to form strong emotional connections. From the ocean’s playful dolphins to the ...

We aren’t the only animals that like to take care of other species. A new study finds that the roots of keeping a pet may stretch deep into our primate past. Stump-tailed macaques grooming a dog in ...

Nearly half of all American households include a dog, according to Pew Research. That same survey found that most pet owners, especially dog owners, consider their pets to be part of the family. How ...

Human–animal interactions encompass pet ownership, animal-assisted interventions and wildlife engagement, each of which exerts measurable effects on physical, psychological and social well-being.