The investigative minds at How to Survive explain how to spot the strange behavior of an infected animal and why keeping a distance is the only way to stay safe.

Chimpanzees consistently choose crystals over ordinary rocks, suggesting a curiosity that may echo early humans.

The platypus is one of nature’s strangest mammals. This egg-laying animal sweats milk, hunts by sensing electrical signals, carries venomous spurs, and even glows under ultraviolet light. Discover the ...

Kneading, which is often called "making biscuits," is an extremely common cat behavior, albeit one that can be annoying-especially if your cat has sharp claws.

Each spring, wildlife rescuers get pummeled with well-meaning people bringing in baby animals who appear lost but are really ...

Animals employ diverse survival strategies beyond speed, using erratic movements, visual displays, and warning colors to confuse and deter predators. These tactics, from zigzagging to flashing ...

A clone ultimately created through this process will likely resemble the original pet more than a random member of the same ...

Johnson the capybara and Al the Brazilian tapir, were euthanized Feb. 20 after a decline in both animals' health Newquay Zoo Newquay Zoo euthanized Johnson, the capybara, and Al the tapir on Feb. 20 ...

It's rare that researchers and others turn to popular press for an update about a particular topic. Nonetheless, an essay by Erica Goode in the New York Times called "Learning From Animal Friendships, ...

Humans have climbed to the top of the food chain by skillfully hunting, trapping, and fishing for other animals at scales that far exceed other predators, altering how the animals behave and earning ...

Two lion brothers rubbing heads in sign of affection and bonding© RichartPhotos/Shutterstock.com Scientists have recorded same-sex behavior across many animal groups ...

Zoo staff say the female hawk and female turkey vulture share food, preen each other and have even attempted to raise eggs. Stan, a 20-year-old female turkey vulture (front), and Hunter, a 22-year-old ...