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

For centuries, unusual animal behavior before earthquakes has been reported worldwide. Livestock becoming restless, wildlife ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

It's not a simple case of "follow the leader" when it comes to baboons on foot, traversing their home range. Based on prior research, scientists had a few theories as to why the animals fall into such ...

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.

The University of New England has campuses in Biddeford, shown here, and Portland, as well as overseas in Tangier, Morocco. COURTESY / UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND The University of New England is ...