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

It is time for animal behavior to become its own academic discipline. The Animal Behavior Society argues that animal behavior ...

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 ...

Sealed surfaces, artificial light and constant noise: What is part of everyday life for humans poses major challenges for ...

Next month’s total solar eclipse is expected to confuse the heck out of animals and create some bizarre behavior — so scientists are staking out zoos and asking people to take notes on their pets for ...

Top neuroscience labs are adapting new and unexpected tools to gain a deeper understanding of how mice, and ultimately humans, react to different drug treatments. By Peter Hess Published Jan 10, 2024 ...