I got a supposedly lovable robot nuisance. Casio’s $429 Moflin promised me calm. I got a supposedly lovable robot nuisance.

Enter Stella. If you’ve never heard a dog make sounds comparable to a killer whale, then you haven’t met the “certified yapper” Australian Shepherd. This Chatty Cathy has some tea to spill, but it ...

Phoenix is believed to be home to the world's largest colony of rosy-faced lovebirds outside of their native Africa.

Pet birds thrive with sound enrichment. Music and nature sounds reduce stress and boost mental stimulation. Calming melodies and forest sounds create a happier environment. This practice encourages ...

With a few minutes of searching, anyone can find videos online of chatty birds: macaws talk to their keepers, cockatoos sing ...

Falconry — the ancient practice of hunting with birds of prey — offers participants a rare, up-close look at nature in action. Rather than training a bird as a pet, falconers work alongside predatory ...

Urban expansion brings wildlife closer to people, creating new pathways for viruses to spread from animals into human communities.

Purrs of contentment. Soulful eyes locked on yours over dinner. Valentine's Day? Not for pet owners. For those of us who share our lives with animals, this is a daily—if not exactly ...

Decades of cognitive research reveal that parrots can understand what numbers represent. Here’s how these birds use them to ...

“Dogs like to watch dogs, just like humans like to watch humans,” said Dr. Freya Mowat, a veterinary ophthalmologist at the ...

The intelligent gaze of a parrot, mimicking a favorite phrase. The vibrant emerald feathers of a parakeet. The cheerful chatter of lovebirds. These beloved companions could soon vanish from Rhode ...

Canaries are among the most popular pet birds. Their bright plumage and especially their clear, melodic song have made them cherished companions for generations. It’s all the more concerning for many ...