Sen. Jennifer Boysko’s bill would make it unlawful to prematurely separate any mammal baby from its mother before the natural time of weaning. The rule would not apply in cases of medical necessity or ...

Everyone’s heard of blue whales and bottlenose dolphins. But have you ever heard of vaquitas? In the warm waters of the Gulf of California, off Mexico, there lives a tiny porpoise on the brink of ...

Explore the animal kingdoms most captivating wildlife families. Coolest Looking Families counts down the animal kingdom’s most visually captivating wildlife. From our human-like cousins the baby ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of paleontologists combing through Scotland’s fossil-rich ...

In most cases, MassWildlife says you should leave any baby animals you see in the wild alone. In most cases, even if a young animal seems helpless and abandoned, they are not. MassWildlife says in the ...

Some female birds, reptiles and other animals can make a baby on their own. But for mammals like us, eggs and sperm need each other. Parthenogenesis could be the future for this California condor ...

Before intervening, observe the animal to see if it truly needs help, as parents may be nearby. If an animal is injured, place it in a secure, warm, dark, and quiet box away from people and pets. Use ...

More than 1,000 bills are filed for General Assembly consideration each year. In this weekly series, the Mercury takes a look at a few of lawmakers’ 2025 proposals that might not otherwise make ...