Washington, DC—More than 150,000 farm animals perished in potentially preventable barn fires in the United States in 2018, an Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) analysis of media reports to date has found ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. Esther, a 650-pound pig, has a lot to celebrate. After becoming a media sensation, starring in a New York Times ...

The animal kingdom never ceases to amaze, delight and occasionally horrify us. Evolution, it should be abundantly clear, is almost endlessly inventive. Here are some of the most bizarre and awesome ...

2018 was another banner year for animal crime. From the horse who broke into a bar to the admirable dog who conned her way into free McDonald's, the scammer spirit was strong in the animal community ...

Though 2018 has come and gone, it isn't too late to relish some interesting findings about animals and math from last year. Here are some highlights. "Imagine you're in a huge dark house and a ...