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

A study of wild salmon exposed to cocaine and its metabolite benzoylegonine indicates that concentrations now common in urban ...

Most animals build strong social bonds with their own kind, and researchers have found that the brain systems behind those ...

Heather Neave researches animal welfare, a field focused on understanding what practices can improve the lives of animals on ...

A new study reveals how ravens' behavior impacts their survival. Risk-prone birds face higher mortality due to human ...

We like to think we have animals figured out: Owls prowl at night, squirrels scamper by day, and bears sleep through winter. But it turns out wildlife isn't following our rule book, and a new global ...

Tagging wildlife alters animal behavior for days, reports new research. The findings highlight a need for longer tracking periods to better understand animal behavior in the wild. The corresponding ...

What role does environmental settings play in behavior? This is what a recent study published in Scientific Reports hopes to address as an international team of researchers investigated behaviors ...

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

Dr. Mike Dacey analyses the challenges researchers face when studying the cognitive and emotional lives of animals and offers ...

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.