Japan’s islands stretch from tropical beaches to snowy mountains, creating homes for some of the world’s most unique and adorable wildlife. Island isolation has created special species like Japanese ...

TOKYO — First there were cafés that allowed pets. Then came cat cafés, where lattes took second place to feline interaction. The latest craze in Japan: The pig café. “It was wonderful. Very relaxing ...

Ever lowered yourself into a perfectly warm bath or hot tub and immediately closed your eyes in relaxation? It turns out that capybaras, the world’s largest and most meme-able rodent, essentially ...

Samantha Ward is the Research Advisor for Wild Welfare, an international animal welfare charity. Imagine sipping a latte while stroking an owl or watching an otter play at your feet. This is the ...