The hormone oxytocin plays a key role in long-term relationships. But a study of prairie voles finds that the animals mate for life even without... Can you bond without the 'love hormone'? These ...

For years, scientists have known that oxytocin is important in facilitating the feeling of love in humans. How do they know? Prairie voles. For years, scientists have relied on the cuddly rodents to ...

Like the Cavalier, Shih Tzus were bred specifically for companionship. They were a key part of Chinese royalty, serving as a lap dog and pet for emperors and empresses. For millenia, these adorable ...

Looking for a furry friend but short on space? Pocket pets might be the perfect answer! These small, cuddly creatures offer companionship and entertainment without needing a sprawling backyard.

Years ago a friend of mine who rescued all sorts of nonhuman animals (animals), but who had a penchant for rodents, told me that guinea pigs were very special beings, that they were different from ...