Pygmy goats are among the therapy animals being taken to care homes, schools and youth clubs in Devon, to foster well-being ...

This was a banner year for animal stories in RVA. Why it matters: We had not one but three local critters go viral in 2025.

The U.S. military will end its practice of shooting pigs and goats to help prepare medics for treating wounded troops in a combat zone.

Oakmont is giving folks another chance to supply tasty treats to the goats that help keep weeds under control in the borough.

Whale watchers in Madeira captured the astonishing moment orcas took down the deep-diving marine mammal. The predatory behavior had never been documented in the region. A pygmy sperm whale was ...

The U.S. military will stop its practice of shooting pigs and goats to help prepare medics for treating wounded troops in a ...

Pets may run many human households, but when tax season comes, they don’t count—no matter how dependent on you they are. A lawsuit filed by Amanda Reynolds seeks to change that. Americans love their ...

Forget fluffy puppies and purring kittens; some people have a fondness for the truly peculiar when it comes to their animal companions. We’re talking about creatures that'll make you raise an eyebrow ...

Pet therapy dogs are used in hospitals and hospices to ease anxiety for patients and their families. Studies show that animal-assisted therapy can reduce blood pressure, stress and feelings of ...

One of the crowning achievements in global health is at risk of coming undone. Between 2000 and 2020, the number of children who die before they hit their 5th birthday dropped by half — from nearly 10 ...

Whether you’ve always loved goats or you just needed something to smile about today, these sweater-clad babies delivered a ...