This week, we’ve called on our favorite expert pet owners to answer your questions about the unruly critters in your life. Faux Paws is Slate’s pet advice column. Submit questions here. Dear Faux Paws ...

People have been keeping birds as pets and companions for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and many other older civilizations kept birds as pets. It seems only natural for ...

Jen Taylor-O’Connor opens up about her research on animal communication and how it helped her heal from trauma ...

Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." Our love of ...

Here's how to read your pet's unique signs of love Dogs and cats sleep for around 16 hours per day, so a lot longer than humans, and being able to do so is a sign that they feel safe. Love doesn't ...

For some people, pets birds aren't just beautiful companions but also status symbols. While Indian ringneck parrots or cockatiels are common pet birds, there exists a class of exotic birds that are ...