New research shows newborn animals make smart decisions minutes after hatching, using flexible instincts that combine multiple subtle signals.

Nothing can instantly brighten someone's day quite like a baby animal. They're so innocent and tiny, and everything is a learning experience! I could scroll through baby animal videos for hours on end ...

Cute features in babies and animals are more than just amusing—they trigger powerful evolutionary responses that help our species’ survival. Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that has become famous ...