A brief look into the surprising species that have shown playful, friendly behavior toward humans — and why these interactions remain rare but fascinating.

Tagging wildlife alters animal behavior for days, reports new research. The findings highlight a need for longer tracking periods to better understand animal behavior in the wild. The corresponding ...

Wild animals are increasingly adjusting to urban environments through a process known as synurbization. That's an undoubtedly bad sign — and serves as a warning for how much nature has been damaged by ...

"Too many people treat national parks like they're at the zoo." Onlooker captures stunning photo of tourists' reckless ...

Crocodile experts responded to recent viral footage of a saltwater crocodile waving its feet in the air in a way that looks like a drowning human Can old crocodiles learn new tricks? The wild ...

Researchers warn that increasingly realistic AI-generated wildlife videos may be reshaping public perceptions of wild species in unexpected ways. A new study highlights emerging risks for conservation ...

A total solar eclipse will be visible in North America today. Animals may start acting weirdly as the moon blocks out the sun. Scientists aren't completely sure how eclipses affect animal behavior.

Ever since she was little, Sydney Morton knew she wanted to work in a career that allowed her to work with animals. She began ...

"People think all wildlife are a big happy family like in Disneyland." Woman issues passionate warning against common ...

A friend of mine recently sent me a beautiful and moving photo essay published by Isa Leshko capturing the "beauty and dignity of elderly animals" "in their winter years". As I looked at each of the ...

I've been studying various aspects of animal behavior, especially in mammals, for many decades and have always felt uneasy about how cultural values have limited our true understanding of the dynamics ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego say feeding wild elephants can lead to serious harm. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI Feeding wild elephants might seem kind or exciting, but a ...