Social animals are various species of animals that live and work together in structured groups, rather than living alone. Living in groups offers many positive advantages for these species, ...

More than 80 percent of people consider their pets' part of the family. But since they communicate in mostly barks, meows and body language, it's not always easy to know what this family member is ...

A new study in Behavioral Biology reveals how chimpanzees solve resource dilemmas. Larger, more tolerant groups share resources better.

Kali Holder, a veterinary pathologist at the National Zoo, is motivated by problem-solving and a passionate curiosity about nature. Image: courtesy of Kali Holder When an animal becomes endangered, it ...

These biblical animals aren’t just characters in ancient stories, they’re timeless teachers whose lessons remain relevant today. Let’s explore 15 remarkable animals in scripture to discover what they ...

NEW YORK Sex. Many (but not all) animals do it. Partners come together to combine their genetic material in hopes of creating a healthy next generation for passing down their genes. For humans, ...

Brenda Powers’ Commentary about what schools can learn from exotic-animal trainers (“We Are All Shamu,” Oct. 18, 2006) took me back to a valley floor in Northern Thailand, where I once watched an old ...