A study published in Royal Society Open Science reveals striking trade-offs when it comes to different methods of egg ...

Sharks have been observed rubbing against manta rays and other large marine animals, likely as an alternative way to remove ...

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 ...

The Creature Conservancy is at 4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a few miles south of I-94. Approach along ...

Beluga whales were in danger of getting euthanized after a Canadian theme park went bust. WIRED spoke with some of the ...

Vermont scientists were surprised to discover a melanoma that spreads from one catfish to another like a parasite, marking ...

There are many observations of animals behaving oddly during eclipses, but the reason may have nothing to do with the sun and ...

Whales are fascinating creatures with an array of unique behaviors. Here are some of the most common—and what they mean.

Neil the Seal became a social media sensation almost overnight. Neil is a 5-year-old male southern elephant seal who weighs ...

Conflict over the resources all animals need exerts a powerful evolutionary force on a host of social species, including ...

Bees respond to tasty treats or plain water based on context, a study that may provide support for establishing insect sentience shows Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast When ...

For animals, life means making decisions. When does a blackbird depart on its dangerous annual migration? On which tree does a Kinkajou search for food? How does a fish in a school of hundreds decide ...