In the largest study of its kind, scientists have accurately documented the massive change in animal morphology over the last 1,000 years, with domesticated animals growing larger across the board and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A domesticated animal is one that has been bred and adapted ...

Many 4-H activities and opportunities involve animals. Knowledge and skill are needed for proper and safe care of animals as companions or for food production. Indiana 4-H provided 11 county-based ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Bengal cat is a hybrid breed resulting from the cross between a domestic cat and an Asian leopard cat, known ...

Big, soulful eyes, a wagging tail, and playful cuddles are a pet parent’s ultimate weakness. These heartwarming traits are not by chance: Shaped by domestication, these behavioral and anatomical ...

Humans have shared life with animals for thousands of years, yet only a small number have ever become truly domesticated. While many wild creatures look calm or curious around people, most simply ...

Sequencing the genomes of domestic animals could be beneficial to animal production practices, animal health and welfare, and to our understanding of the genetic basis of diseases in both animals and ...