A poignant observation at Gold Shaw Farm explores the capacity for emotional complexity and mourning within the duck flock.

A new international survey reveals clear differences in how veterinarians and animal welfare scientists in Japan and the UK perceive animal welfare, particularly animal behavior. The findings are ...

The animal that solves puzzles for fun – even when there’s no treat at the end - Findings help explain why raccoons are so well-equipped to thrive in cities ...

Raccoons keep solving puzzles even after finding food. Curiosity drives learning and may explain why raccoons adapt so well ...

An innovative underwater image of a toad in Sheffield has claimed the top prize at the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 after being selected from more than 12,000 entries.

In a German-U.S. collaboration with the participation of the European Neuroscience Institute Göttingen (ENI-G), researchers have shown that fruit flies can adapt their social behavior and learn from ...

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.

Viral videos claim animals are fleeing Yellowstone before an eruption. Experts, park officials, and Snopes say the claims are completely false.

Here are 10 animals that have some of the highest levels of testosterone and the impact it has on their behavior and characteristics.

This stingray gets knocked out cold by an orca tail slap - take a look and read our analysis of orca hunting behavior.