Some animal societies are ruled by despots with an iron fist, while others seem naturally egalitarian – and they all have ...

A new study suggests humans belong in an elite “league of monogamy,” ranking closer to beavers and meerkats than to chimpanzees. By comparing full and half siblings across species and human cultures, ...

About 3 to 5% of mammals are known to be monogamous, meaning they select one mate for life. Still, many monogamous species such as wolves “cheat,” says Stan Gehrt, longtime coyote researcher and ...

The New World screwworm is getting dangerously close to the U.S., public health officials warn. If left untreated, a ...

Cities profoundly shape how animals interact with one another. A new comprehensive review by researchers at Bielefeld ...

Finding a mate is hard in the animal kingdom! As these strangest animal mating rituals show, it sometimes gets even more ...

There are few things more joyful, if occasionally nerve-wracking, than having a pet in your home. And plenty of people agree.

From bold foxes to gregarious birds, animals’ personalities are increasingly being seen as crucial to conservation efforts.

This precious pooch is so sweet with her stuffie.

Some animals form lifelong pair bonds that run deeper than simple mating. These connections shape how they live, move, and interact with the world. When a partner is lost, the change is often visible.

City environments subject animals to noise, light, crowding, and fragmented habitats that subtly but powerfully reshape how they communicate.

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