Biologists tend to look at the animal kingdom and try to categorize things in an organized fashion. But nature has a way of ...

In truth, it is not a paradox. The animals involved all seem perfectly eager participants in heterosexual behaviour, as well, so their reproduction is not compromised. It is, though, a puzzle—for ...

In dogs, maternal behaviour plays an essential role in offspring survival and can influence the development and behaviour of the neonate later in life. We investigated the effect of prepartum ...

A puppy’s thinking ability may indicate how responsive the dog will be to training and whether it’ll grow up to be well-behaved. Traits such as impulsivity, ability to follow gestures and reaction to ...

The welfare of laying hens is crucial for a sustainable and ethical food industry. Free-range systems offer a more natural and stimulating environment, while dual-purpose autochthonous breeds and ...

This post was written by Elizabeth Berry, BSc, and Professor Patricia Lockwood, Ph.D. Adolescence is a time of rapid change, biologically, emotionally, and socially. While most young people are able ...