For years, animal behavior was explained as instinct or routine survival. New research is expanding that view.

Heather Neave researches animal welfare, a field focused on understanding what practices can improve the lives of animals on ...

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

As humans, it’s easy to say, “that’s smart!” when we see these kinds of interesting and successful tactics. And for some ...

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

Tagging wildlife alters animal behavior for days, reports new research. The findings highlight a need for longer tracking periods to better understand animal behavior in the wild. The corresponding ...

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.

What role does environmental settings play in behavior? This is what a recent study published in Scientific Reports hopes to address as an international team of researchers investigated behaviors ...

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 ...

Behavioral health in veterinary medicine is often treated as an afterthought, something to address only when a problem arises ...

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New information has emerged from a recent study. The findings add to ongoing research in the field.