Rats! Say the word and people envision many different things: vermin or pests, lab experiments, scary movies, even snake food. But many also have a great fondness for them as pets. Rats are often ...

Pets and livestock have long been selected based on traits such as friendliness, diet, and ease of management. But not every animal that could be useful ever got the spotlight.

The earliest domesticated animals played a crucial role in shaping human societies, providing companionship, labor, food, and protection long before written history. Archaeological evidence and ...

Big, soulful eyes, a wagging tail, and playful cuddles are a pet parent’s ultimate weakness. These heartwarming traits are not by chance: Shaped by domestication, these behavioral and anatomical ...

At first glance, it looks just like any other pet adoption event: friendly faces, welcoming signs and excited visitors looking for a new companion. But then you hear it -- the unmistakable sound of ...