ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council voted Wednesday night to adopt an ordinance to amend its retail pet shop ordinance to prohibit the sale of guinea pigs. The ordinance already prohibits pet ...

Guinea pigs may be small and quiet to the outside world, but within their tiny bodies lives a rich emotional universe. They do not speak in words, yet they communicate constantly through sounds, ...

Domestic pigs bred with wild boar after the nuclear disaster offer lessons in wildlife genetics and invasive species management.

Hercules is a 1-year-old mixed breed, large, over 44 pounds fully grown/mix. He was surrendered due to not being the right ...

The earthquake and resulting tsunami decimated the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant along the coast. The massive ecological ...

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Urethral catheterization of the male guinea pig has potential diagnostic, therapeutic, and research applications. Urethral catheter placement requires an understanding of the unique anatomy of the ...

Pets can teach kids confidence and responsibility – but some are tougher than others. Here's how to choose the right one for your family.

A miniature sheep breed from the UK has been doing its bit to help the wine industry in New Zealand. Nature’s lawnmowers have become a vital part of vineyard management. Christine Austin reports.

Both the UK and US Governments have pledged to end research using animals, but is such a goal realistic? And how might it change medical research? Talha Burki reports.

My Furry Valentine takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on both days at Spooky Nook’s brand-new facility. Admission to the popular “Early Bird” session on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. is $25.

A new series of short films from Culture Vannin is shining a light on one of the Isle of Man’s longstanding community ...