A four-month-old goose in Texas became an unexpected hero after sounding the alarm on a barn fire before the situation could ...

This social behavior might reveal the evolutionary roots of traits that underlie pet-keeping in humans, scientists say, from ...

We aren’t the only animals that like to take care of other species. A new study finds that the roots of keeping a pet may ...

Strange habits your dog picked up just to copy you Dogs copying their owners isn’t just a cute coincidence. Traces back to real behavioral science, though not quite the theory people usually reach for ...

Portions of multiple popular state parks in Maryland are temporarily closed after three people were attacked by beavers, including two that tested positive for rabies.

For many people, a trip to the zoo is a chance to watch playful otters dart through the water and chatter with one another.

While mating, a male redback spider somersaults so that his abdomen lands in his partner’s awaiting fangs, seemingly ...

Most of us are inveterate people labelers. Introduce us to a new person, and the labeling commences: What category—niche—best describes them? Are they extroverted? Are they easy conversationalists and ...

A dog sprawled on their back with all four paws in the air can look ridiculous, but it's generally a good sign. Belly-up sleepers often feel relaxed and secure in their surroundings. The position can ...

Explore 25 of the most bizarre animals on Earth, from deep-sea siphonophores to zombifying wasps. Prepare to have your ...

This behaviour may shed light on one of the defining features of our own species: our extraordinary relationships with other ...

It’s perhaps unsurprising, then, that some scientists have been eager to explore whether a solar eclipse has much of an ...