We’ve heard that a black cat in your path is bad luck, but what about a cardinal in your window? For as long as humans have had consciousness, animals, real or imagined, revered or feared, have been ...

The swan, lotus, turtle and peepal tree have been used as metaphors in Indian spirituality and have specific interrelated meanings for seekers. Understanding sacred symbols, can be useful for our ...

From dragons to unicorns, a roundup of unusual animals representing nations. Flickr/Eric Lafforgue. Sept. 7, 2013— -- intro: As the national animal of the United States, the majestic bald eagle ...

As educators, we’re always looking for new ways to motivate our students and invigorate our teaching. In my class of English-language learners, students often, justifiably, are fearful being in a new ...

The fact that animals can use tools, have self-control and certain expectations of life can be explained with the help of a new learning model for animal behavior. Researchers have combined knowledge ...

The human capacity to learn exceeds that of any other animal. Indeed, our massive memories and impressive computing power are the engines of all that makes us different from other animals, rooted ...

In Greek mythology, the story of Jason and the Golden Fleece highlights the connection between Aries and the ram. Jason, the hero of the Argonauts, was determined to retrieve the magical fleece, which ...

That bear or kangaroo might look cute, but it's a wild animal, not a pet. Wildlife veterinarian Dr Jan Schmidt-Burbach spoke to DW about the need for humans to learn to respect that most basic rule of ...

Each zodiac sign is associated with a unique animal or symbol with deeper spiritual meanings. This symbolic creature or object is linked to your star sign, reflecting your personality traits. These ...