No, you're not hallucinating and this isn't a late April Fool's joke. That is in fact, the NookPhone from Animal Crossing: New Horizons at the top of this post. It's safe to say that the game has really taken off in the two weeks since its release. It's the perfect salve for our troubled era, and a great way to kill time when you're stuck at home.

(LONDON) — The World Health Organization said Friday that although a market in the Chinese city of Wuhan selling live animals likely played a significant role in the emergence of the new coronavirus, it does not recommend that such markets be shut down globally. In a press briefing, WHO food safety and animal diseases expert…

It's no accident that "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" is resonating now. Built to ward off loneliness in 2001, the franchise is made for the pandemic moment.

We asked game developers: What's your go-to game in coronavirus quarantine? Makers behind 'Doom Eternal,' 'The Last of Us' 'Watch Dogs,' more answer

REACTION to the first TV crew’s story to emerge from Nauru tonight ranged from stunned to cynical. And it was a surprise to Australia’s Immigration minister.

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"The Albert Schweitzer Awards are given in honor of one of the world’s great humanitarians, a man who defined “good” as the preservation and enhancement of life in all its forms. The work that these recipients have done embodies the soul of Schweitzer’s philosophy," said Assistant Attorney General Robinson.

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against Sairam Enterprises Inc. LLC alleging that it discriminated against Jeffrey Crockett and his family on the basis of disability in violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Justice Department announced today that it reached a settlement with the Delran Township School District in New Jersey under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The good, the bad, and the we-can-fix-its of the year all gathered up in one place.

From foxes and falcons to otters and owls, the USDA program is doing away with wildlife in droves.

Among the hundreds of animals seized were 5 tigers, 13 white lions, three pumas, three kangaroos, four flamingos, two crowned cranes, 66 marmosets, two orangutans, and two red pandas.

With a slew of fur-free celebrities and PETA's racy anti-fur campaigns, sporting a fur coat is controversial. For reasons that range from the philosophical to the stylistic, Planet Green notes, thousands of old fur coats are sitting

No more crocodile skin handbags. Chanel is going cruelty-free in all future collections.

Who says you have to be human to be a popular user on Facebook and Twitter? These six animals have more friends, fans, and followers than most people.

On first reflection it would seem that living in a war zone is rough, no matter your species. When armed conflicts erupt we are too often overwhelmed by the numbers of humans injured and killed. How animals are affected

PETA and I may disagree about the ethics of eating meat, and there are plenty of people who object to PETA's overly sexualized campaign tactics. Nevertheless, I have always felt they are one of the more effective campaign

Can panda poo prevent cancer? We also have sad rhino news, fish lawnmowers, and more.

These flowery sculptures seem to grow and flourish, out of repurposed dead animal skulls.

Residents and businesses alike are joining the Lonely Whale Foundation to help stem ocean pollution by giving up plastic straws for the month.

No more elephant or lion acts. Those are now a thing of the past.

When it comes to the Galapagos, most people think: Islands; tropical; Equator; volcanoes; some variation on those general ideas probably pops to mind, unless you've been here. If you have been here, you probably know that a

The art form of papercuts is taken to another level with these intricate works that draw attention to some of the world's threatened species.

Authorities in Ohio are warning residents to remain inside their houses after dozens of exotic animals had apparently broken free of an area wildlife farm and taken to the streets and highways. Police haven't said exactly

For more than twelve tense hours, heavily armed police officers near Zanesville, Ohio scoured the region for big cats, bears, and other exotic animals set loose from a local wildlife farm -- ultimately killing nearly 50 of the 56

Residents of Muskingum County in Ohio got quite a shock this week after dozens of exotic animals broke free from an area wildlife farm and took to the streets and highways.

The new find may change anthropologist's conception of early Peruvian prehistory.

Hundreds of dolphins and pelicans have been found dead on beaches in Peru since February, prompting the government to issue a public health warning.

Need help paying attention? Cue up the cute baby animals.

With news that Southwest is allowing mini horses on flights, here's what to know about these petite equine wonders.

Thousands of abandoned flipflops turn up on African shores--Ocean Sole recycles them into something good.

Scientists argue over whether some animals have the brains for suffering.

The blue whale, is the largest animal ever known to have lived on the planet. Here’s what you need to know about the majestic marine mammal.

The recovery of these beleaguered species proves that conservation action works.

Over the past 15 years, awareness and interest in livestock conditions and wellbeing have increased exponentially, leading to significant improvements. How much further can it go?

Several monumental measures were passed in last week's U.S. election.

This new Canadian startup offers fabulous winter parkas and bombers that are entirely ethical and vegan.

Nature's acoustic environments are wild, haunting and beautiful. As this online educational project shows, these wild soundscapes are in danger of disappearing too.

A Colorado family that had long ago given up on finding their cat got some incredible news this week, when Willow was found in New York City -- five years later and 1,800 miles from home.

Consider these blushing beauties a love letter from Mother Nature.

Most people think there are around 100 – most people are way off.

From crayfish to parakeets, these species are at risk of disappearing from the planet.

37 species under national protection have been observed in the Ziwuling area, thanks to massive reforestation efforts.

Deserts are hot, dry, and unforgiving -- which makes them difficult environments for most creatures to survive in. But desert residents who have adapted to the temperatures -- by learning to survive without water, developing their own cooling systems, and

An alarming case study in the North Atlantic bolsters Greenpeace's call for a Global Ocean Treaty.

There's something magical and awe-inspiring about animal interactions that has yet to be explained by science.

Anyone who knows dogs probably knows the answer to this question.

"We don't want animals in captivity or enclosed in any way," says Costa Rica's Environmental Minister.

'This situation of captivity is degrading for the animals,' says the Argentine capital's mayor.

Now, for the rest of the U.S. and Canada to get on board...