Because animals have a limited capability of understanding human language, they cannot “read” the way humans do.

PARIS (AP) — Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died ...

One Culpeper County employee is facing animal cruelty charges while another has been placed on administrative leave. On Tuesday evening, county officials announced that an unnamed animal control ...

MIFFLINBURG — Thirty-nine animals were rescued by the Pennsylvania SPCA from a breeder in Mifflinburg over concerns for their well-being, according to a media release. The Pennsylvania SPCA’s Animal ...

Correction: This segment misidentified the Smithsonian's Portrait of a Nation award. The transcript has been updated. We regret the error. Four new portraits have ...

Four new portraits have gone up at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, showcasing this year’s recipients of the Portrait of America award for their transformative contributions to American ...

The Florida Wildlife Commission reports that a third panther has been found dead since the beginning of December. The most recent big cat death is a 9-month-old, male Florida panther. Remains of the ...

Spirit animals on display; a ballet dancer’s career at the Metropolitan Opera and Santa Fe Opera. A larger-than-life exhibition from Mexico City brings color and folk art to the streets of downtown ...

For decades, the debate over keeping whales in captivity has churned like a restless tide. Does that comparison sound cliché? Perhaps. Is it true? Absolutely. Now, a new wave is rolling in, and it’s ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. For many children, their first experience with ballet often happens at Christmastime via “The Nutcracker.” Now, ...