Animals often show that the instinct for connection and meaning is not unique to humans by displaying behaviors that feel deeply symbolic. Sometimes, these behaviors resemble human rituals that give ...

Dogs have perfected a vocal triage system consisting of a soft warning bark that may escalate to a growl, and in extreme ...

A six-year study found that these massive animals are retracing ancient migration routes, the same paths their ancestors ...

The final project for students in the eight-week Introduction to Horseman course at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture offered a true demonstration of communication between horse and ...

The Surprising Super Predator FearYou might think kangaroos and wallabies would be most afraid of Tasmanian devils or wild ...

recognizing that wildlife photography enthusiasm can override survival instincts when people encounter Alaska’s iconic predators. This seemingly unusual statute reflects hard-learned lessons about ...

When I introduced Steven Pinker, it felt like our worldviews couldn't have been more different. Here's why that dissonance was exactly the point.

Researchers found that chimpanzees update their beliefs based on evidence, showing a human-like ability to reason and reflect ...

The Cetacean Translation Initiative (CETI) is using artificial intelligence to help understand sperm whale communications.

For generations, scientists believed that the West Coast’s two great earthquake engines — the Cascadia subduction zone and ...