Quick Take Scientists have documented same-sex behavior in hundreds of animal species, though it is not considered a required function for specific ecosystem roles. Some researchers suggest that ...

It's time to stop bickering, accept what science tells us, acknowledge the widespread occurrence of intentional behavioral flexibility, and pay attention to why it has evolved.

On a warm summer afternoon in Yellowstone National Park, a crowd gathers around a bison. The animal weighs close to a ton. It can run up to 35 miles per hour. A human wouldn’t stand a chance against ...

With the global expansion of financial incentives to promote behavior change, they are being considered in One Health ...

Recent explorations into the world of brainless animals have unveiled surprising capabilities that challenge our traditional views of cognition. Creatures like slime molds, jellyfish, and even plants ...

Recently, I came across a helpful article by William Baum (2018) 1 on the “three laws of behavior.” Baum is a behavior analyst who works in the tradition of B. F. Skinner, and the article focuses on ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If animals could talk, how would they say they are feeling? While ...

Like most people, I hate having a cold or the flu. But being sick gets slightly better when a friend drops off some classic movies or goes out for a snack and comes back to throw it up all over me.