Hybrid animals, or crossbreeds, are the offspring of two distinct or closely related species. While some hybrids occur ...

With dog ownership soaring, these are the crossbreeds that prove most popular for those not bothered about a pedigree certificate. Many of us have welcomed new four-legged family members over the ...

Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Mother Jones was founded to do journalism differently. We stand for justice and democracy ...

“Plus, some pet insurance policies will only provide cover for a lost pet if they’ve been microchipped. Pet insurance is ...

A law that took effect last summer requires all cats to be microchipped, even those that primarily live indoors ...

One expert says these so-called "super pigs" — wild boars that were deliberately bred with domestic pigs – are an "ecological ...

Welcoming a new pet into your home is an exciting and memorable journey—one you’ll look back on fondly as you snuggle on the ...

The research focus will turn to finding new or unique genetics only found in New Zealand dogs, as well as work with farmers ...

Early research in a three-year project to better understand the genetic make-up of working farm dogs has yielded some ...

A comprehensive national audit conducted from March 2024 to January 2025 uncovered a staggering 181,854 violations in the ...