Scientists are uncovering the complex reasons animals form friendships, both within and across species. New research shows that companionship can reduce stress, increase safety, and improve access to ...

It's rare that researchers and others turn to popular press for an update about a particular topic. Nonetheless, an essay by Erica Goode in the New York Times called "Learning From Animal Friendships, ...

Dolphins are social creatures that, like all of us, get old. Signs of aging in dolphins include less energy, changes to skin, ...