It's not only humans that do some sketchy, questionable stuff. Animals in the wild have their own peculiarities, too, and these weird animal behaviors usually don't go unnoticed. And by weird, we ...

ON APRIL 8TH, THE MIDDAY AFTERNOON SKY WILL TURN DARK. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WILL STOP IN THEIR TRACKS AND LOOK UP, AND EVEN THE WILDLIFE WILL CHANGE THEIR WAYS. WE ALSO FOUND THAT FISH AND INSECTS ARE ...

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 ...

There could be a turtle eclipse of the heart. Monday’s much-anticipated solar eclipse could cause critters to act kookier than normal, scientists say. During the Great Solar Eclipse of 2017, ...

Nature enthusiasts work with researchers to figure out how creatures respond to the celestial phenomenon Carlyn Kranking - Associate Web Editor, Science Wide-ranging anecdotal reports and studies ...

When you think of scary animals, what comes to mind? Maybe lions, hippos or snakes? But you might be surprised to know that the world's deadliest animal is actually a lot tinier... Mosquitoes cause ...

A little past 11 a.m. on Monday, the moon covered more than half of the sun as the solar eclipse neared its peak. The trees' shadows projected lights on the ground at the Phoenix Zoo in the shape of ...

Scientists have documented same-sex behavior in many animals. Learn what it means, how it varies, and why human labels can mislead.

Years of research in the field of genetics have offered interesting insights spanning the origins and development of heredity and traits, offering valuable information on its influence on every aspect ...

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.