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

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A new study posits that same-sex sexual behavior developed to help primates in complex social groups ease tension, reduce ...

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

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 ...

Same-sex behavior is widespread in primates and may help strengthen social bonds and improve survival under challenging ...

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 ...

The horses showed distinct behavioural and physiological changes when exposed to fear-related odours through the cotton pads, ...

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 ...

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 ...

"They’re not puppies." Video of US national park visitors' reckless behavior near wild animal sparks backlash: 'Tourists push ...

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 ...