Without being able to get into the heads of animals, it’s hard to say for sure. But instances of pig painters, whale crooners ...

Becky MacPherson’s exhibit “Continuously Drawn” showcases her drawings and paintings of local nature, such as a kingfisher. (Photo by Henry Behrens.) ...

One halcyon spring day in 1903, the 69-year-old anatomist and naturalist Dr. James Bell Pettigrew sat at the top of a sloping ...

The new research is the first to look back at early mammals in full color. Using advanced fossil imaging methods and a ...

Dr. Phillip Sherman of Maryville College merges Animal Studies with Biblical Studies in his research and teaching.

Humans' unique language capacity was present at least 135,000 years ago, according to a survey of genomic evidence. As such, language might have entered social use 100,000 years ago.

"Human language is qualitatively different because there are two things, words and syntax, working together to create this very complex system," Miyagawa says. "No other animal has a parallel ...

The Country Friends nonprofit will hold its Annual Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, April 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Rancho ...

Each week, "Flying Horse" features dozens of Central Illinois children's thoughts and drawings on various topics. This week: If I could make a new animal ...

Dogs are constantly making their humans smile, but an animal shelter in North Carolina ... One of Hill's favorite drawings was one made for a woman who said she purchased a portrait of her 16 ...