It all began in Switzerland, with an area of lush agricultural land, and became a dynasty that dominated Southeast Europe for centuries. The Habsburg's rise to power in the High Middle Ages and its ...

Our tendency to anthropomorphise our pets and possessions reveals the baggage we bring to our relationship with the natural ...

French bulldogs and other brachycephalic breeds often have difficulty breathing and other serious health problems.

The debate that “pure” dingoes need protection has taken a new twist, with the latest genetic research revealing widespread ...

When related animals produce offspring, the young can be affected by physical abnormalities and health problems. We explain why.

We unpack the complicated subject of dog breeding genetics and explore arguments against very selective breeding practices.

It’s only a matter of time before some Hollywood A-lister introduces their new dog with the line: 'You might remember her ...

Brown bears are not pets. Yet, a small bear population in the Apennines has shown unusually gentle behavior toward humans for ...

Dog breeding shifted from function to form. Instead of prioritizing performance, breeders began emphasizing appearance. Dogs were selectively inbred to exaggerate specific features—shorter snouts, ...

Working Dogs for Conservation has already trained teams to detect invasive species such as Scotch broom in New York, knapweed ...

A documentary filmmaker who attempted to help America's most inbred family claims he was cruelly deceived by the clan. The Whittakers, described by Laita as "the most popular inbred family in the ...

You can watch Inbred Family – The Whittakers on YouTube for free, and it’s still available to watch now. The 12-minute video was originally posted by Mark Laita, aka Soft White Underbelly. According ...