Male primates may have become monogamous to protect their offspring from being killed by rival males.

For many wild creatures the line between male and female is decidedly blurry.

The winner of the Apps for Healthy Kids contest sponsored by Let’s Move allows kids build a healthy meal from ingredients online, and they can send those meal

Pro-breast-feeding agenda turns NYC hospitals into a "nanny" state. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg launched the Latch On NYC initiative to support mother

A photographer, a body painter, and a pregnant woman team up to show what it looks like inside the womb.

Clever website factors in diet goals, body type and food preferences to create a weekly meal plan that makes sense.

Each day, the average American throws away enough food to keep another person from going hungry.

The winners in this international dog photo contest range from a blind, senior dog to cute, matching puppies.

Babies are oriented towards pro-social individuals. They prefer interacting with a pro-social individual over an anti-social individual.

Many animals have been found buried with the same level of care as humans, suggesting a deep bond between humans and animals.

The annual Olvera Street blessing of the animals was held on March 31 in Los Angeles.

Research has found that skin cells react positively when exposed to the smell, which could have applications in curing diseases.

AdWeek ranks its top 10 favorites for 2011, including Chipotle's sustainable food initiative and Nissan Leaf's all-electric world.

A new study finds the area around the former Fukushima power plant teeming with life.

Hertz starts EV car-sharing programs in New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. I take the vehicles for a spin — and witness a cameo from the Charmin bea

Pedaling is a new web-based video series that combines cycling, food and spirits.

The Australian government uses helicopters to drop thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes to hungry animals in areas affected by the bushfires.

The yoga clothing giant is recalling the pants because they're too sheer.

Quite a few poses take their names from wildlife, and there's an interesting reason why that's so.

Offshore wind farms may become seal hunting grounds, new research shows.

Prepare to be blown away by these pint-sized pop stars singing hit tunes by Adele and Beyonce. Their voices are bigger than they are!

The 2011 tsunami that struck Japan released thousands of tons of ozone-destroying chemicals and greenhouse gases into the air.

The American Forest & Paper Association announced today an ambitious set of sustainability goals for its member organizations to aim for by 2020.

Loving animals may have been passed down genetically from ancestors who appreciated their services.

Researchers uncover the remnants of lost continents hidden under the ice sheets of Antarctica.

Global greenhouse-gas emissions already have passed the point where the worst effects of global warming could be averted, and they are still rising, according t

If the mere thought of sharks sends chills down your spine, consider the damage that a swarm of ants could inflict. And even cows have been known to be deadly.

It's unclear whether some animals really smile to convey joy, but these critters sure look happy.

Michael Pollan lists three things that need to be removed in order to get animals back on farms.

Birds may go quiet, bats may fly around and pets may become uneasy, but it's difficult to predict exactly how non-human animals will react.

Why didn't someone think of this before?

Senate Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics and Environmental Health will convene today to hear about the effects of everyday chemicals on the health of children.

You might already know that Dory is a Pacific blue tang and Nemo is a clownfish, but how well do you know the other species that are represented in the films?

Did you know that albino dolphins are pink? Meet these amazing famous albino animals and learn more.

The PACT Act makes animal cruelty a federal felony, threatening violators with fines and prison time.

Research shows that many people purchase food with a sustainable seal without understanding what the seal means.

Three years after the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history, here's a look at how various victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are recuperating.

Beautiful solar system map by Eleanor Lutz shows the orbits of more than 18,000 celestial objects.

Mother's Day meals. Three choices: One for the omnivore, one for the vegetarian and one for the vegan — all mouthwatering.

Mother's Day meals. Ideas for your mom's special meal whether she's a vegan, a vegetarian, or an omnivore.

Mother's Day meals. Whether your mom’s a vegan, a vegetarian or an omnivore, she’ll love at least one of these cupcake recipes.

Human mothers have a relatively long gestation period compared to the rest of the animal kingdom, but a few animal mothers go even further. Here's our list of t

In honor of all the hard-working mothers in the animal kingdom, here's a collection of adorable baby animals being doted on by their moms.

Loopholes in the Montreal Protocol may need to be tightened, researchers say.

Chilean soccer fans are urged do the unthinkable and kindly step away from their grills due to worsening air quality levels in Santiago.

It's a breakthrough that scientists around the world have been pursuing for years.

The air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside. Want cleaner air? Here are 11 natural ways to clean your indoor air without using chemicals.

Meet 15 rare animal species whose futures could be determined — for better or worse — in 2015.

Endemic species run a higher risk of extinction because of their geographic isolation.

This video is a good warning of the future of wildlife if populations continue to decline as Living Planet assessment reports.