In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the ...

Animals are forming lasting social bonds with different species, engaging in cooperative hunting and peaceful companionship. Research suggests these cross-species relationships stem from cognitive ...

Human beings have been at the center of ecological change on Earth for thousands of years. But as history shows, no species ...

Confused about native, non-native, introduced, and invasive species? This guide breaks down the definitions, explains how scientists classify them, and explores real-world examples like zebra mussels ...

It's time to stop bickering, accept what science tells us, acknowledge the widespread occurrence of intentional behavioral flexibility, and pay attention to why it has evolved.

Kakapos, which are reclusive and flightless and can live as long as humans, are found only in New Zealand. They feed on the fruit of the rimu tree.

Stand face-to-face with giraffes, watch zebras roam, and explore one of Illinois’ biggest zoos just outside Chicago.

Trust in others and prior experience with feral hogs were significant factors in whether landowners would commit effort and dollars to controlling the destructive animals, two studies have found.

Wild animals in Kenya’s sprawling (5,308 m 2) Tsavo East National Park are safer today because of AWI’s ongoing sponsorship of a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Airwing patrol plane based in that park.

The wood-feeding cockroach’s cannibalistic love bites lead to a lasting bond. Afterward, the pair prefer each other over all ...

A Texas biotech company is trying to bring mammoths and other extinct creatures back to life. The science is as intriguing as the ethical questions are thorny.

A new UCLA Health study published in Nature uncovered the brain circuitry in mice linking two seemingly distinct social behaviors: caring for vulnerable offspring and comforting distressed peers.