A new study found that subtle differences in an animal’s behavior by midlife can predict how long it is likely to live.

For centuries, unusual animal behaviour before earthquakes has been reported worldwide. Livestock becoming restless, wildlife ...

Two lion brothers rubbing heads in sign of affection and bonding© RichartPhotos/Shutterstock.com Scientists have recorded same-sex behavior across many animal groups ...

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 ...

Animal behavior is the scientific study of the observable actions, interactions, and behavioral patterns of animals, typically investigated within ethology, behavioral ecology, and comparative ...

It's time to stop bickering, accept what science tells us, acknowledge the widespread occurrence of intentional behavioral flexibility, and pay attention to why it has evolved.

On Aug. 21, 2017, a solar eclipse shrouded The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, South Carolina, in near-total darkness for 2½ minutes. In the time leading up to the darkness, during it, and ...

MUNSTER — Making a difference in the lives of animals and potential adopters are what behavioral workers are known for. The Humane Society Calumet Area is lucky enough to have a group of workers that ...

A pet dog sits on command, but nobody expects an insect to follow human instructions. So it may come as a surprise to learn that researchers recently succeeded in controlling cockroaches with tiny ...

Scientists have recorded same-sex behavior across many animal groups, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. Still, the meaning of that behavior depends on the species and the context. Behavior that ...