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ANIMAL BEHAVIOR 2025
A GPS-tracked wolf jumped into a Swiss lake, and what happened next stunned expertsA lone wolf, M637, stunned Swiss researchers by swimming across the frigid Lake Lucerne, a journey of about 1.5 kilometers. This remarkable...
In January 1995, 14 wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone from Canada to restore a degraded ecosystem; three decades on, scientists are locked in a bitter dispute over whether the famous cascade they were credited with ever happening at the scale claimedYellowstone's wolf reintroduction success story faces a scientific challenge. New analysis suggests the dramatic impact on willow growth wa...
Ants distracted by potato chips in Panama may be forgetting one of their biggest jobs, and scientists say that could slow the seed dispersal plants depend onHuman food scraps on hiking trails disrupt a vital ecological partnership. Ants, crucial for planting seeds, abandon their task for easy sn...
Forget deadbeat dads: These devoted spiders guard their babies, and science finally knows whyCitizen science data from iNaturalist, combined with decades of fieldwork, has revealed the complex evolutionary history of parental care i...
Woman who rescued injured crow keeps getting 'thank-you gifts' from other crowsLeah Wilson rescued a crow, and the bird's clan now follows her. Crows remember kindness and offer gifts. This shows a deep connection betw...
'I didn't do anything bad': California Amazon delivery driver caught taking family cat off their doorstep, loses jobA Bakersfield Amazon delivery driver lost his job after being filmed taking a cat. Joshua Gonzalez claims the animal was his own missing pe...
Crashes with kangaroos and other wildlife are rising across Australia, and a 21% spike in claims reveals exactly when and where you're most at riskAnimal collisions on Australian regional roads are a growing crisis, with claims rising 21% in 2025. Kangaroos and wallabies are the primar...
India's new drama is about the fight for your 1-minute attentionIndia streaming platforms microdramas: Platforms are rapidly adopting microdramas, short, vertically shot melodramas. These bite-sized show...
Why some birds decorate their nests with snake skin, and scientists say it actually works as a defense toolBirds are using snake skins in their nests. This unusual practice helps protect eggs and chicks from predators. Studies show this strategy ...
Why do cats push objects off edges on purpose?Cats push objects off surfaces not out of spite, but as a scientific experiment to understand cause and effect through physical interaction...
Faking death, tentacle traps, spider tails: Inside the minds of the world's most cunning snakesSnakes are not just scary, they are strategic. Some species use mind games and fake moves to survive. The King Cobra varies hunting tactics...
Scientists just cracked a mystery that's puzzled researchers for centuries; why are 90% of humans right-handed?Why are 90% of humans right-handed? A new study published in PLOS Biology suggests that human right-handedness may have evolved because of ...
Floodwaters tore through Central Texas and revealed 15 hidden treasures buried in the ground for over 100 million yearsA recent flood in Central Texas unearthed ancient dinosaur footprints, estimated to be 110-115 million years old, along Sandy Creek. These ...
Why Rat and Squirrel Bite Marks Can Look Almost IdenticalHomeowners often misidentify rodent damage. Bite marks from rats and squirrels look similar, making quick assumptions dangerous. Experts wa...
Solar farms could be disrupting bird and bat migration, new studies revealSolar farms, vital for clean energy, are inadvertently harming migrating birds and bats. Their reflective surfaces mimic lakes, luring wild...
Why Even Great White Sharks Quietly Leave When Orcas Show UpGreat white sharks are not always the ocean's top predator. Killer whales, also known as orcas, are now challenging this title. Recent stud...
How Spider Monkeys Share “Insider Knowledge” to Find Food in the WildGeoffroys spider monkeys in Mexico do not rely solely on instinct for food. They share information through constantly changing social group...
2025’s Wildest Animal Behaviors That Scientists Didn’t ExpectRemarkable animal behaviors emerged globally in 2025. Bumblebee catfish ascended waterfalls in Brazil, while Canadian wolves ingeniously us...
ICARUS: The Space Technology That Is Changing How We Study WildlifeA groundbreaking initiative, ICARUS 2.0, is revolutionizing wildlife tracking with tiny satellite sensors. Launched in late 2025, this adva...
Experts Studying Animal Intelligence Across Species Are Finding Patterns No One ExpectedA new special issue in Acta Ethologica explores the diverse ways animals think, learn, and interact, revealing 'intellectual biodiversity' ...