Sometimes I feel that after Chernobyl our land is cursed. Hearing about French children watching Mavka in a Parisian cinema, I felt hope.

New research suggests the gut bacteria of red and grey squirrels differ significantly, potentially explaining the decline of the native red and the success of its grey counterpart.

Understanding how the ageing of sperm works in other animals is more important than ever as human male fertility is in decline.

The caption may say that only scientists and trained professionals should handle wild animals, but viewers remember the image, not the words.

People often think about how it’s good for children to have a pet dog around. But what about the dog?

The University of Cambridge has received UKRI funding for research on age-related biological changes in model organisms as part of a national collaboration.

Maths plays a crucial role in new research which finds that bats “leapfrog” their way home at night.

New research shows that certain breeds tend to live longer than others, and this could help potential owners decide which companion is best for them.

Hermit crabs have been using plastic waste such as bottle tops as homes instead of empty snail shells.

Tourists can do a number of things to avoid dangerous encounters with monkeys.