The Oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis) doesn't have to worry about assigning a designated driver on a wasp night out, or ...

A compelling biography about a groundbreaking scientist and his controversial work, using rodent cities to examine the ...

Why is human culture -; the shared body of knowledge passed down across generations -; so much more powerful than animal cultures?

Tourists visiting national parks across the nation are required to follow park's rules to ensure their safety.

They found that Mary preferred the 24-millimeter (0.9-inch) hose, spending the largest fraction of time showering with it out of all three options. When given the thickest hose, Mary chose to spend ...

The discovery not only helps explain a ubiquitous animal behavior but also provides fascinating insights into how our nervous systems process touch sensations and transform them into coordinated motor ...

Why is human culture -- the shared body of knowledge passed down across generations -- so much more powerful than animal cultures?

Researchers have demonstrated that echolocating bats use an acoustic cognitive map to navigate long distances in complete ...

A cryptic canine caught on trail camera by the Voyageurs Wolf Project has the internet speculating on its identity. Is it a coyote, a wolf, a dog or a mix?

Electronic tracking devices provide more precise information on animals, similar to the GPS technology found in smartphones.

Dr. David Hone, a dinosaur expert, writes about dinosaur behavior, including grooming, feeding, fighting, mating, and group ...