Animal Behavior News

A new study using GPS collars on lions and hyenas reveals that male lions often approach spotted hyenas, contradicting the previous belief that hyenas seek out

During the 2017 total solar eclipse, animals at Riverbanks Zoo exhibited various behavioral changes, with some seeking refuge, others becoming agitated, and man

The Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) for September 3, 2026, features an image of a stork during a partial solar eclipse in Poland and discusses how animals r

A 2021 study revealed that bonnethead sharks utilize Earth's magnetic field for navigation, as demonstrated by their ability to orient themselves towards their

A new study warns that behaviors often perceived as cute or funny in viral cat videos are actually signs of feline distress, challenging popular interpretations

Female treefrogs exhibit less careful selection of mates when exposed to a large chorus of males, suggesting that too much choice can overwhelm them.

A new study suggests that the practice of keeping pets may have deep roots in primate history, indicating that humans are not the only animals to care for other

New research confirms that dogs can differentiate human emotions through facial expressions, processing happy faces in a unique reward region of their brains. T

Solar eclipses are known to trigger various strange events beyond their visual spectacle, including animals falling silent and a potential spike in traffic acci

A new scientific study suggests that dogs can distinguish between human emotions by recognizing expressions on people's faces.

A new study indicates that dogs possess the ability to distinguish between different emotions expressed on a human face.

Australian magpies that were fitted with GPS trackers demonstrated an ability to remove the devices, showcasing their intelligence and problem-solving skills.

Scientists have scanned 14 canine brains, revealing new insights into why people have a strong affection for dogs.

Research indicates that bull sharks in Fiji repeatedly meet at the same reef, suggesting a preference for relatives.

A new study published in the journal iScience indicates that dogs can discern human moods by reading facial expressions, with researchers using fMRI scans to id

New research indicates that newborn cockroaches learn their colony's unique smell, potentially offering a new approach for pest control.

A tiny primate from Madagascar has been identified as the only known animal that both hibernates and dreams.

The article reports that Fraggle, a dolphin, is experiencing grief.

New research led by neuroscientist Vanessa Ruta at Rockefeller University reveals that fruit flies use a more advanced method than previously thought to navigat

Nature staff discuss a massive survey of insects in the Amazon and unusual orca behavior caught on video, including an incident where orcas smashed a sunfish.

Researchers in Costa Rica observed a mother sea turtle arriving on a beach to lay eggs with a remora fish attached to its shell. The fish remained attached for

A new study reveals that greater Japanese horseshoe bats adjust their echolocation calls to match frequencies used by other colony members, rather than avoiding

Orcas in the Gulf of California have been observed and filmed collaborating to break apart dead sunfish, prompting researchers to investigate the reasons behind

Scientists have discovered that sperm whales release gas bubbles to regulate their buoyancy, allowing them to sleep floating vertically in the water. This findi