Modeling shows that being able to make and break behavioural habits increases the survival chances of animals in the face of predation ...

As Europe scorches under extreme heat, people aren’t the only ones impacted by the high temperatures and humidity ...

In "The Creatures' Guide to Caring," Elizabeth Preston traces myriad methods of caregiving across the natural world.

Humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways since branching off the evolutionary tree, a new study suggests.

Losing a pet can feel like losing a family member, and many people want a meaningful way to keep their companion’s memory close. While cremation, burial, paw prints, urns, and photo keepsakes are ...

Whether you’re the proud pet parent to an animal with paws, claws, hooves or fins, it’s no secret how much joy and ...

For animals such as fish and insects that can’t control their body temperature, heat waves could be particularly detrimental.

To the untrained eye, alligators and crocodiles look practically identical, so do they know that they are two different ...

“During this time, it’s common to see pups alone on the beach while mom is out looking for food,” the Pacific Whale Watching ...

Animals from different species often rely on surprisingly sophisticated communication to work together, whether finding food, ...

Honey bees get all the credit, but thousands of other bee species actually sustain human health and global agriculture.

"Chigger bites aren’t serious, but they can become infected, especially if you scratch them," Baptist Health says. "Crusting ...