Understanding intelligence in the animal kingdom isn’t as simple as ranking species from most intelligent to least. There’s ...

Increasing urbanization has crowded out many wild animals. But raccoons appear to be thriving, living in cities across the country and even expanding their historical range. To investigate what ...

For years, a handful of local animal lovers have been dealing with the problem of stray and abandoned animals in Yakima County, paying out of their own pocket for spay and neuter operations and ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. There are a lot of reasons to go out in nature to look around. It makes us feel calmer and happier. It ...

Recent reports highlight two extremes of animal capabilities — the blue-ringed octopus, a tiny but lethally venomous marine creature, and a range of species displaying remarkable intelligence. From ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California's sea otters have become surprising environmental champions by tackling a destructive invasive species wreaking havoc ...

Discover the 10 smartest animals in the world, from orcas and dolphins to ravens and elephants. This fascinating article ...