Since we can’t talk to them, most folks' knowledge of animals begins and ends with some biology classes and maybe a pet, ...

There could be a turtle eclipse of the heart. Monday’s much-anticipated solar eclipse could cause critters to act kookier than normal, scientists say. During the Great Solar Eclipse of 2017, ...

When you think of scary animals, what comes to mind? Maybe lions, hippos or snakes? But you might be surprised to know that the world's deadliest animal is actually a lot tinier... Mosquitoes cause ...

A total solar eclipse will be visible in North America today. Animals may start acting weirdly as the moon blocks out the sun. Scientists aren't completely sure how eclipses affect animal behavior.

A little past 11 a.m. on Monday, the moon covered more than half of the sun as the solar eclipse neared its peak. The trees' shadows projected lights on the ground at the Phoenix Zoo in the shape of ...

In the natural world -- where predators pounce, prey flee, and group members feed and sleep in solidarity -- animal behavior is glorious in its variety. Now, new research suggests there may be an ...

From unexpected animal interactions to mind-blowing behaviors, the animal kingdom constantly surprises us with its charm and unpredictability. Whether it's a bird mimicking human speech or a lion ...

Apparently during a total solar eclipse, zoo animals either think it’s time for bed, time to freak out or time to seek out a little love. The Galapagos tortoises at Riverbank Zoo in Columbia, South ...

A new study tracing the evolution of same-sex sexual behavior in mammals, using phylogenetic analyses, suggests these behaviors may have evolved in part to strengthen social bonding and relationships.