Humans and dogs have been best friends for millennia, but they still do quirky things we find mysterious. Experts explain ...

Studies show that animals living in urban environments around the world exhibit common sets of behaviors. At the same time, ...

Learn what really makes a dog “good with kids,” from temperament to training and safe supervision for every age.

Animal behavior reflects a complex interplay between an animal's brain and its sensory surroundings. Only rarely have ...

Every organism must be able to respond to stimuli in its environment, but when animal sizes strain the limits of neuron ...

Why city wildlife around the world act the same and what this behavioral shift means for conservation and human-animal ...

If you were rewarded for following a particular pattern of behavior, wouldn't you keep doing it? The answer turns out to be ...

When the environment changes dramatically, animals from mollusks to crows can make big changes in their behavior that enable them to survive. For example, marmots and ground squirrels in California ...

Being conscious basically means being awake, aware, and able to perceive one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. It represents what is called a "first-person" subjective experience. Behavioral ...

Annie Valuska, PhD, is a pet behaviorist for Purina. She received her doctorate degree from the University of California, Davis, before working for Disney’s Animal Kingdom park in Orlando, Florida.

I explore why human behavior can sometimes be cruel, based on real-life examples. Donald Trump floats move to new state Viral AI video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt sparks Hollywood panic: 'It's ...

Scientists have recorded same-sex behavior across many animal groups, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. Still, the meaning of that behavior depends on the species and the context. Behavior that ...