Massachusetts General Hospital successfully transplanted genetically engineered pig kidneys into five patients, marking a ...

He lived for nine months after receiving a pig kidney transplant, the longest period in history. He later received a human ...

On a remote, windswept archipelago far south of New Zealand, a small herd of pigs lived out more than two centuries as one of ...

Once feared extinct, the pygmy hog is making a comeback in Assam. From six animals captured in 1996 to 194 bred and reintroduced, here’s how conservationists are rebuilding wild populations of the ...

He herds, he snuggles, he does it all.

Dogs can differ dramatically in size, appearance and behavior, yet nearly everyone agrees that they’re special, writes Lynne Agress.

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Celebrate National Dog Day by looking back at five Odd News stories of family pets displaying bravery, resilience, athleticism and unusual appetites.

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A vast industry of radio talkers, book writers, and cranks was finding new audiences on the nascent internet and using new ...

The newly established nonprofit, @truenorthsanctuary looks to provide refuge and care to animals and humans alike in Athens.

The pet wellness industry is banking on it — or at least, banking on you believing you can.