A new study posits that same-sex sexual behavior developed to help primates in complex social groups ease tension, reduce ...

It is time for animal behavior to become its own academic discipline. The Animal Behavior Society argues that animal behavior ...

The research team analyzed camera trap data from 1,997 locations across 21 sites. Researchers urge action amid concerning ...

From bold foxes to gregarious birds, animals’ personalities are increasingly being seen as crucial to conservation efforts.

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From fish scaling waterfalls to monkeys stealing babies these animal discoveries in 2025 revealed how much we still do not ...

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 ...

Science and common sense show diverse animals are feeling beings who care about what happens to themselves and others, and ...

The study of animal behaviour and reinforcement dynamics encompasses a multifaceted domain that explores how organisms adapt and learn from their environment. Central to this field is the interplay ...

Sexual behaviour among same-sex pairs is common in apes and monkeys, and a wide-ranging analysis suggests it does boost ...

Dog intelligence goes far beyond learning tricks quickly or responding to basic commands. According to trainers and canine ...

The great tit is the picture-perfect garden bird. However, behind its "cute" reputation hides a dark reality: these birds eat ...