If you've ever wondered how farming spread far and wide, our research on past human societies offers one explanation: contact between different groups often drives change. A new study led by an ...

This workshop will set the stage and describe the science on human-animal interactions in the biomedical research setting, consider the full range of people who are involved in animal care and use in ...

Many animals are capable of remembering negative experiences, but some seem to take things a step further. Scientists have ...

Pets offer immense comfort and companionship. Modern research confirms their positive impact on human health. Interacting with animals reduces stress and anxiety. They also promote better mental ...

Language shapes the way we view our world. In the field of wildlife conservation, even very subtle word choices drive peoples’ perceptions around individual species or situations. These word choices ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reminds New Yorkers to appreciate wildlife from a safe distance and resist the urge to touch or move young animals. As weather warms and ...

A study led by a scientist at the University of California San Diego offers new warnings on the dangers of human interactions with wildlife. Assistant Professor Shermin de Silva of the School of ...

As Ebola, Hantavirus, Nipah and other diseases re-emerge, epidemiologist Dr Lalit Kant explains how deforestation, ...

Humans around the world form deep and varied relationships with other animals—connections that shape daily life, emotional well-being, and resilience. In his acclaimed book Unleashing the Bond: ...