For centuries, unusual animal behaviour before earthquakes has been reported worldwide. Livestock becoming restless, wildlife ...

Horses and People' licenses an online horse welfare assessment course to the University of New England. Amy Lykins has ...

A new study found that subtle differences in an animal’s behavior by midlife can predict how long it is likely to live.

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 ...

Animal behaviour encompasses a vast spectrum of actions and reactions by organisms as they interact with their environment and each other. Drawing on insights from classical ethology, behavioural ...

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 ...

Tagging wildlife alters animal behavior for days, reports new research. The findings highlight a need for longer tracking periods to better understand animal behavior in the wild. The corresponding ...

A tiger walks the same worn groove along the edge of its exhibit, like a broken record. A parrot methodically plucks out its own feathers until bare skin shows through. To a casual visitor, these can ...

As a career ethologist, I was thrilled when I learned about Dr. Matthew Calarco's new and highly original book titled The Three Ethologies: A Positive Vision for Rebuilding Human-Animal Relationships.

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 ...

In the age of endless scrolling, these clips seem almost ordinary. A penguin walking away from its colony across the Antarctic ice. A baby monkey clut.