Habits are often seen as automatic and inflexible behaviors. But a new study, published in Evolution Letters, suggests that ...

In the natural world -- where predators pounce, prey flee, and group members feed and sleep in solidarity -- animal behavior is glorious in its variety. Now, new research suggests there may be an ...

Some animals follow patterns that baffle even the sharpest researchers. Whales beach themselves in mass numbers. Goats topple ...

Animal behavior analysis is a fundamental tool in various studies, ranging from basic neuroscience research to understanding the causes and treatments of diseases. It is widely applied not only in ...

We project a great deal onto animals. They are elevated into ideals of love and fidelity (dogs, horses), and often they are reduced to objects and tools (cattle, pigs, horses again). Much of ...

There could be a turtle eclipse of the heart. Monday’s much-anticipated solar eclipse could cause critters to act kookier than normal, scientists say. During the Great Solar Eclipse of 2017, ...