Bowing is an ancient custom in Japan, considered a sign of respect. The common practice has deep roots in Japanese culture, ...

Japanese macaques survive harsh winters mainly by relying on unique gut microbes that constantly shift with seasonal diets.

Humans everywhere may be able to eat bananas all year round, but wild animals must always eat "in-season." For them, seasonal ...

Humans everywhere may be able to eat bananas all year round, but wild animals must always eat "in-season". For them, seasonal ...

An alternative to taking the standard three-hour Tokaido Shinkansen, or bullet train, from Tokyo to Kyoto is to take a ...

Bisexuality isn’t just a human thing. Across the animal kingdom, scientists have seen many species forming romantic and ...

The concern isn't limited to these areas. Researchers make concerning discovery after tracking creatures in some of Earth's coldest habitats — here's what they found first appeared on The Cool Down.

With their expressive faces, social behavior, and striking features, Japanese macaques – also known as snow monkeys – often appear almost human. In this video, we explore what makes these primates so ...

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland said eight-year-old Ishin underwent the scan in a bid to better understand his condition. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) said eight-year-old ...