Detail that zoochosis can come from a variety of factors, including social isolation, small enclosures, noisy visitors, and lack of enrichment. Explore how zoos are working to reduce zoochosis through ...

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 ...

It's time to stop bickering, accept what science tells us, acknowledge the widespread occurrence of intentional behavioral flexibility, and pay attention to why it has evolved.

Crying is one of the most recognizable human emotional signals. Tears appear when people experience grief, relief, joy, or ...

Our environment is changing rapidly, largely as a result of human activities, leading to a significant decline in biodiversity. According to researchers from the University of Victoria and the Max ...

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 ...

What happens when a wild animal stops seeing people as something to avoid? Backyard wildlife rescue often begins with ...

MUNSTER — Making a difference in the lives of animals and potential adopters are what behavioral workers are known for. The Humane Society Calumet Area is lucky enough to have a group of workers that ...

On Aug. 21, 2017, a solar eclipse shrouded The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, South Carolina, in near-total darkness for 2½ minutes. In the time leading up to the darkness, during it, and ...

Scientists have recorded same-sex behavior across many animal groups, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. Still, the meaning of that behavior depends on the species and the context. Behavior that ...

A pet dog sits on command, but nobody expects an insect to follow human instructions. So it may come as a surprise to learn that researchers recently succeeded in controlling cockroaches with tiny ...