Some animals appear poorly equipped to survive when their behavior is observed up close. The video highlights specific ...

Their instincts and physiology give cattle advantages that have historically helped them protect themselves. Their eyes are ...

Some dogs are born with a powerful instinct to chase, stalk, and pursue. These traits once made them exceptional hunters, ...

Animals often rely on instincts and strategies that look shocking to human eyes. These behaviors can involve unusual hunting methods, unsettling defenses, or ways of surviving that seem harsh by our ...

How exactly does a newly-hatched spider weave a perfect web that is characteristic of his or her species—without ever even having seen such a web, let alone having been trained to spin one? How do ...

Animals often show that the instinct for connection and meaning is not unique to humans by displaying behaviors that feel deeply symbolic. Sometimes, these behaviors resemble human rituals that give ...

Cats are remarkably perceptive animals. When they sense that the end of life is approaching, many adjust their behavior in ...

Recently, I found my otherwise fearless dog freaking out in my basement, hiding in a corner. It was kind of funny … until the power went out. A few minutes later, my friend and neighbor Stew Smith, a ...

Tampa, Fla (Nov. 6, 2025) — An international research team that includes USF Health researcher Dr. Yong Xu and two colleagues from Great Britain has been awarded a European Research Council Synergy ...