Animal behavior research relies on careful observation of animals. Researchers might spend months in a jungle habitat watching tropical birds mate and raise their young. They might track the rates of ...
When large and warty cane toads were first brought to Australia nearly 100 years ago, they had a simple mission: to gobble up beetles and other pests in the sugarcane fields. Today, though, the toads ...
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 ...
When biologists study cooperation in animals, they usually offer just a single task at a time. But what happens when animals can choose among several opportunities to work together? Biologists at ...
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Giraffe feeding interaction shows unique tongue skills and animal behavior
A relaxed giraffe encounter reveals the fascinating way these animals collect food and interact with their surroundings. The ...
This blog post addresses behavior across all animal species. It considers what we can learn about behavior when we do not limit our study to just humans. Studying nonhuman animal behaviors is ...
Why can't we stop anthropomorphizing our animal friends and foes? Illustration by Emily Lankiewicz / Orca image from Christopher Michel via Wikimedia Commons under CC-BY 2.0 / Bird and dolphin via ...
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Animal behavior secrets why capybaras take their time
Discover the funny and relatable daily habits of capybaras as they enjoy their time in the pasture before heading back home. These charming animals show how patience, routine, and personality create ...
The animal microbiome has emerged as a key determinant of health, welfare, productivity, and resilience across diverse animal production systems. Beyond its ...
Some animals have evolved a survival trick so convincing it stops predators cold, manipulates rivals, repels unwanted mates, and even lures unsuspecting prey straight into a trap. The performances ...
When biologist Adam Hartstone-Rose watched zoo animals during a solar eclipse, he expected them to shrug it off like a passing storm. What he observed instead raised an uncomfortable question about ...
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