A tiger walks the same worn groove along the edge of its exhibit, like a broken record. A parrot methodically plucks out its ...

Guest Opinion. It is time for animal behavior to become its own academic discipline. The Animal Behavior Society argues that animal behavior is a discipline within psychology and biology, but that ...

Joy—fleeting woo-hoo moments like "catching the perfect wave"—is felt by many diverse animals, and researchers want to know ...

Sealed surfaces, artificial light and constant noise: What is part of everyday life for humans poses major challenges for ...

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

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 ...

We've compiled a list of weird animal behaviors we've amassed from the wild world web!

Millions of dogs enter U.S. animal shelters each year, and while many eventually find new homes, the experience can be deeply ...

Learn how researchers tested a cow’s behavior and what her tool use reveals about animal intelligence.

What happens to pets when families are separated? When caregivers are detained, animals are left behind, often with ...