Researchers have documented consistent early-stage signals that animals display before aggression, many of which are often overlooked. These subtle cues—such as stillness, posture changes, or holding ...

If it weren't for Sultan and his primate clan, the study of animal behavior would have taken a very different path. Sultan, a ...

Nonhuman animals can adapt the intensity and direction of aggression to suit their individual needs and social contexts, according to a recent study. They say the evidence supporting the claims is ...

The strange dog behavior called cobbing has fascinated veterinarians and animal behavior experts for years. Far from random, ...

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As a career ethologist, I was thrilled when I learned about Dr. Matthew Calarco's new and highly original book titled The Three Ethologies: A Positive Vision for Rebuilding Human-Animal Relationships.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A series of studies on various animals' behaviors all point to the same thing: hotter temperatures lead to more aggressive ...

Analysis of 3,000 incidents in Canada reveals which animal–human activity combos are especially risky. Of note: Elk and campgrounds are a bad mix.

A tiger walks the same worn groove along the edge of its exhibit like a broken record. A parrot methodically plucks out its own feathers until bare skin shows through. To a casual visitor, these can ...