The problem is that often these animals’ wild relatives live nearby, and huge, testosterone-driven wild males may try to mate with domestic or tamed relatives. Both animals and people lose in ...

Humans have destroyed or polluted animal habitats. But perhaps the most obvious way that we have affected animals is by placing barriers, such as roads, between populations, making it hard for ...

All domestic animals are descended from wild ancestors, so it's not surprising that wildlife tries to mate with domesticated relatives. But it's dangerous.

No Mating, Only Dating. While the sanctuary offers a fresh start for these animals, one thing it does not do is breed them. “We have no breeding here. We don’t want to add to the number of ...

"Social" solitary animals construct meaningful social networks around them – and people living by themselves can, and do, too. "Being alone," Schradin says, "can also be the best choice for many ...