The internet loves cute animals. (Shocking, I know.) But more than a fact of life, it's practically a pillar supporting the weight of the online world's entire infrastructure. Some of the earliest ...

Cute features in babies and animals are more than just amusing—they trigger powerful evolutionary responses that help our species’ survival. Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that has become famous ...

At the Louisville Zoo, that takes on a more literal meaning. Scattered among the dens, nests, and coves are pairs of animals that have mated and even built bonds together. It’s not necessarily fair to ...