There is increasing public concern for the treatment of captive and domesticated animals, including laboratory, farm, work, zoo, companion and managed wild animals. Western societies now call for “a ...

Humans have always been drawn to animals that show warmth, affection and companionship. Among the vast variety of creatures on Earth, some stand out for their friendly nature and strong bonds with ...

Bees are well-known to be sentient individuals with very active minds who display rich cognitive and emotional lives. What has never before been shown is that bumble bees, who play with balls and seem ...