New research reveals that elephant trunk whiskers are unlike any other animal's, and could inspire a new generation of robots.

A new study provides a comprehensive global synthesis of how vessel traffic affects large marine wildlife, including whales, ...

A new study sheds light on the illuminating, sometimes counterintuitive dynamics of mating and how species survive.

Stephen Hulbert Vessey, Ph.D., passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 86.

Some animals are capable of cooperating with members of other species. An interdisciplinary team explores the cognitive underpinnings of such cross-species collaborations, opening up a new perspective ...

According to a study recently published in the journal Animal Behaviour, canine companions not only attempt to “help” humans in certain situations,and their actions largely mirror the same responses ...

The results suggest that rather than stomping its big feet down flat like a human, T. rex would’ve pursued prey on its tiptoes. This mirrors the locomotion style of ostriches alive today. Not all that ...

An international team proposes replacing Hockett’s feature checklist with a model of language as a dynamic, multimodal, and socially evolving system.

Cleaner wrasse have revealed a remarkable new side of fish intelligence. Marked with fake parasites, they used mirrors to inspect and remove the spots—far faster than seen in earlier tests. Even more ...

Since June 2025, the lone bottlenose dolphin nicknamed Mimmo has been spotted numerous times, including right by San Marco ...