The wild ancestor of the dog, the wolf, is practically extinct ... Calling dogs parasites is fighting words, but what can I say? Dogs have got us exactly where they want us.

A "horrific animal abuser" who used his three pet dogs to fight badgers and foxes has been jailed for six months. Callum Muir, 25, was seen in videos encouraging his dogs to attack the wild ...

A man goes out for a simple run on a national park trail only to get lost and spend the next month fighting for his life with ...

The observance of World Stray Animals Day shines a spotlight on a deeply distressing issue - the brutal dog and cat meat ...

Talking to them in “their language” A little woofing between friends is fun but constantly barking at your dog when they bark ...

With dogs and drones, teams of "field guardians" have become a vital force in helping farmers protect their yields by ...

For dogs to know that another dog wants to play rather than fight or mate ... that their social intelligence originated with their wild ancestor, the wolf. Wolves live in well-coordinated packs ...

From rugged mountain peaks to blistering desert heat, wild dogs thrive in the least likely of places. From family life to fights - see the incredible secrets of their success. Show more From the ...

This natural survival strategy, known as coprophagy, reveals how wildlife makes the most of every available resource.

The Animal Action Awards are back, celebrating everyday heroes who go above and beyond for animals. This year, the awards ...

"I was so wild about winning," Alzado said. "It's all I cared about - winning, winning. I never talked about anything else." After getting six sacks in 1984, Alzado was limited to only 11 games ...

collectors and bird fighting. Parrots and other caged birds represent the largest group of captive wild animals in the United States, and they are the fourth most popular animal kept as pets—after ...