Why do arctic foxes leap up into the air and crash face first into the ground? The answer might surprise you and it is vital ...

Some behaviorists also suggest that the chattering motion may be an involuntary response – almost like a muscle reflex – as ...

In the fascinating world of wildlife, animals exhibit a plethora of behaviors that often leave us baffled and amused. While some actions might appear quirky or downright strange to us, they usually ...

There could be a turtle eclipse of the heart. Monday’s much-anticipated solar eclipse could cause critters to act kookier ...

So when should humans be worried about weird animal behavior? "Your own sense that something is wrong is the single most important indicator that your pet is stressed," says Tedeschi. "One of the ...

Researchers studied mammals using millions of camera trap images. They found that many animals don’t follow expected activity ...

Hyenas are weird desert animals that are capable of living to be over 40 years old and are known for their unusual features and behaviors ...

Animal behavior research is particularly relevant to the study of human behavior when it comes to the preservation of a species, or how an animal’s behavior helps it survive. The behavior of ...

The journal Ethology is the first to adopt the guidelines, aimed at clarifying experimental design and the potential biases within. Amanda was an associate editor at The Scientist, where she oversaw ...