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

When biologists study cooperation in animals, they usually offer just a single task at a time. But what happens when animals ...

For animals such as fish and insects that can’t control their body temperature, heat waves could be particularly detrimental.

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 ...

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 ...

Animal conservationists often move elephants between herds to improve biodiversity and group health, but what if the elephants don't speak the same language? Studies suggest that populations, even ...

If an animal retaliates after being hurt by a child, who is to blame?

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.

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Have you ever watched an animal do something so familiar that it made you stop and stare? Maybe it was a dog looking guilty ...

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 ...