Most people think of the Valais Blacknose sheep when reading nursery rhymes, and it’s rarely seen outside of Europe. Its fuzzy black face, ears, and hocks make it look more like a toy than a living ...

Photos of Costasiella kuroshimae, a.k.a. the “leaf sheep” sea slug, have recently gone viral on Twitter again, and for good reason. The leaf sheep doesn’t just have an absurdly cute name, it also has ...

After people spend enough time with others, they begin to recognize familiar faces. On the other hand, scientists have always wondered whether certain animals could do the same. Although this type of ...

POMONA, Calif. — Sheep and goats may not be known as party animals, but they’re increasingly at the center of the celebration as petting zoos grow in popularity for birthdays, graduations and other ...

Seven sheep in total escaped the slaughterhouse, with several animals ending up near a Dunkin Donuts and Sealy Mattress store in Paterson, New Jersey, before their rescue Kimberlee Speakman is a ...

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People in Southern California have risked their own safety to rescue animals, both big and small, from the wildfires that have killed 27 people and displaced many more after thousands of structures ...

Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread ...

If you know of a working animal — dog, cat, bird, rabbit, horse or other animal with a job, big or small — we want to hear about them for this new series of stories. Please email details about the ...

Three sheep named Carlo, Pio, and Lucia are spending the season grazing in the graveyard of Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral in SoHo. The sheep help keep the grass trimmed while also charming neighbors and ...