Across the U.S., countless state laws are surprisingly specific, outdated, or downright strange, yet many remain in effect. From rules about eating fried chicken by hand to regulations on animal ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the constant gnawing of rodents isn't just a reflex or a consequence of a tough diet. It also triggers a release of dopamine in the brain ...

Baby finless porpoises interact with multiple adults, suggesting surprising social behavior in a species thought solitary.

Humans are living out their animal instincts through t. A small online subculture, those who identify as therians claim to have a nonhuman identity — one they ...

Scientists found that Australian sea lion pups may learn how to hunt by watching their mothers during ocean foraging trips.

DNA is revealing that many animals once thought to be a single species may actually be several hidden ones. But research on ...

We tend to think of intelligence as a distinctly human affair. Maybe we stretch to include chimps or dolphins. Birds? Not so much. The phrase “bird brain” has been used as an insult for decades, which ...

Social mammals are wildly diverse, given that they can be found across all habitats and species. However, a new line of research suggests their behavior may have a stronger link than we previously ...

Humans have climbed to the top of the food chain by skillfully hunting, trapping, and fishing for other animals at scales that far exceed other predators, altering how the animals behave and earning ...

Posted on Instagram by touronsofnationalparks (@touronsofnationalparks), the clip drew anger from viewers who warned that reckless behavior can put both people and wildlife at risk. Per the post's ...

I highlight surprising examples of animal intelligence that even scientists didn’t expect. Canada has a secessionist movement on its hands. Its supporters thank Trump. The Epstein files reveal an ...