A new special issue in Acta Ethologica explores the diverse ways animals think, learn, and interact, revealing 'intellectual ...

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

Discover the brain science behind how birds learn to sing, from song nuclei to social cues and critical learning windows.

Scientists have recorded same-sex behavior across many animal groups, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. Still, the meaning of that behavior depends on the species and the context. Behavior that ...

Rescue dogs aren’t born different but many are forced to adapt far earlier than dogs raised in stable homes. Without consistency, safety or predictability in their early weeks, many rescue dogs learn ...

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 ...

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

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

In the video captured on Feb. 26, the great ape runs towards the glass and bangs its hand on it, causing it to crack.

Thinking of a pet snake? Skip the dander and daily walks. We explore the costs, lifespan, and best beginner species for ...

A clone ultimately created through this process will likely resemble the original pet more than a random member of the same ...

Do ravens follow wolves to feed on their kills? For decades, biologists assumed they did. Ravens are often seen flying with wolves, following their tracks, or gathering quickly at fresh carcasses A ...