Parental instinct in animals is usually tied to the survival of their species. But sometimes, animals surprise us.

When a cat watches you closely, it may not be simple curiosity. Veterinarians explain five behaviors that suggest imitation ...

To measure mouse fear and anxiety, scientists use a classic tool called the “elevated plus maze.” It looks just like it ...

A white-necked jacobin hummingbird chick surprises scientists, scaring away wasps by mimicking a poisonous caterpillar.

Modeling and learned behavior: Kids who grow up around yelling, hitting, neglect or unpredictable anger often normalize it. They pass it down, directing it toward whoever, or whatever, feels “safe” to ...

Motion-activated trail cameras are revealing hidden wildlife behavior, from snow-covered grizzly bears in the Yukon to rare and elusive species worldwide. Learn how these silent observers capture ...

In Part 1 of this 2-part video series about feline behaviors, Valuska discussed hissing, one of the most common behavioral cues, including misconceptions and what it really means. This second video ...

At the University of Arizona, a new lab is giving scientists the tools to predict the future of life on Earth. The Data ...

Four new portraits have gone up at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, showcasing this year’s recipients of the ...

A family in Perry Township, which doesn’t provide animal control services, says it had to scramble for assistance.

Dear Cathy, Five months ago we adopted a two-year-old year rescue that looks to be a German Pinscher and Dachshund mix. The ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, ...