A perspective in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface argues that advances in AI, sensing technologies and modeling are transforming the study of collective animal behavior, with implications ...

Ohio State researchers study animal responses to the 2024 solar eclipse, using soundscape analysis to investigate changes in ...

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 ...

Imagine enjoying a tasty dinner alone at home—you may freely indulge without worrying about others. Now imagine sharing the ...

Play is important for animals in captivity, both as an indicator of their emotional states and as a contributor to their long ...

Somehow, most of the rhesus macaques living on an island off the coast of Puerto Rico survived Hurricane Maria's devastation. However, their behaviors have dramatically changed since the way they ...

Rare observations show Atlantic puffins holding sticks to reach itchy spots, suggesting tool-like behavior beyond nest ...

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 ...

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 ...

New research shows newborn animals make smart decisions minutes after hatching, using flexible instincts that combine ...

DEFOREST, Wis. — J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is bringing exotic animals to DeForest on Saturday, along with hands-on learning.