Smaller homes often mean lower costs, less upkeep and little clutter, while naturally pulling people into shared spaces. With ...

A groundbreaking cattle genome has given researchers their clearest look yet at what makes Wagyu beef so special. By ...

A 13-year-old boy is dead after being attacked by three dogs while riding his bike in Nova Scotia, Canada, on Jan. 3.

For this installment of "From the Archives," we answer a reader question about the monk parakeets and grackles in Austin.

The Papillon is another tiny dog that’s a fantastic choice for first-time dog owners. This cute breed “does well with basic ...

Smallville' alum Tom Welling, 48, traded red carpets for raising two boys (and horses!) in Northern California. Now he's ...

Jack Russell terriers are the blood-tracking breed preferred by many South African big-game hunters for their grit and their ...

Why Iowa chose the American goldfinch in 1933, a familiar farm-field bird that symbolized endurance, continuity, and everyday ...

Many dog owners know their pets excel at learning words such as “walk,” “sit,” “stay” and even their own names.

How Missouri’s mule, a horse-donkey hybrid, powered farms, transport, and war, becoming a lasting symbol of hard work and ...

The German Shepherd is widely recognized as one of the most faithful dog breeds, prized for its intelligence, loyalty and ...

Ever had that moment when you’re standing at the edge of something wild and magnificent, and you think, “How is this even in California?” That’s Año Nuevo State Park in Pescadero for you – where ...