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

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 ...

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

Guest Opinion. It is time for animal behavior to become its own academic discipline. The Animal Behavior Society argues that animal behavior is a discipline within psychology and biology, but that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bonds between same-sex individuals help apes and monkeys to manage conflict and strengthen alliances, especially in dry ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Guest Opinion. It is time for animal behavior to become its own academic discipline. The Animal Behavior Society argues that ...

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

How do animal behavior researchers feel about the feelings of animals? A new survey helps to answer that question. The journal Royal Society Open Science published a survey of 100 researchers of ...

For many animals, moonlight changes everything from the way they hunt to how they protect themselves or find mates. Some adapt for survival, while others take advantage of the extra light in ...