It’s that time of year again: PEOPLE magazine is on the search for the World’s Cutest Dog. The magazine has partnered with Pedigree for the eighth year in a row. Entries are open most of the month, ...

The other day at my office, a colleague brought in his new kitten. Work stopped as everyone gathered around for pets and cuddles. I asked my friend Giuseppe Giannotti why people find kittens and ...

In our busy lives, even a small moment of happiness can make a big difference. Few things cheer us up like seeing an animal that seems to be smiling. Whether it’s a happy quokka or a playful dog, ...

Cute features in babies and animals are more than just amusing—they trigger powerful evolutionary responses that help our species’ survival. Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that has become famous ...