Most people, especially animal lovers, believe that animals can heal us. But what does more rigorous analysis suggest? And where might animal-assisted interventions (AAI) be of greatest value? Today’s ...

Hibernation is a survival strategy animals use when food is scarce, especially during winter. All animals need energy to stay alive, but when cold weather makes food hard to find, some animals slow ...

You hear a lot these days about dogs who alleviate Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, horses who cure kids with ADHD, and dolphins who can relieve depression. These and other forms of Animal Assisted ...