If you are an animal lover and are not yet familiar with Disney’s “Buddies” series, you are in for an action packed, globe-trotting, multi-species adventure.

Japanese scientists are studying how radiation has affected plants and animals living near the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, an official said Monday.

Brussels issued an ultimatum to 13 European nations Thursday to improve conditions for tens of millions of laying-hens held in tiny cramped cages -- or face legal action in two months.

It’s nearly the one year anniversary of the world’s introduction to Patrick the Pit Bull, a dog who’s sheer will to survive propelled him to notoriety as the sweet-faced poster boy for animal neglect and abuse.

Shakespeare asked if he should compare his lover "to a summer's day." A New York zoo suggests cockroaches instead.

An astonishing golden outfit made from the silk of spiders goes on display at London's Victoria and Albert Museum on Wednesday, the largest example of the material in the world.