How do animals decide when to fight and when to walk, fly, slither, or swim away? Most research on animal conflict has focused on the short-term costs of single interactions, but a pair of behavioral ...

It’s a battle of cousins, but the grizzly would come out on the losing side. Each of these animals has unique traits that make them capable of defeating a grizzly bear in a one-on-one fight. From the ...

The Humane Society of the United States applauded the U.S. Senate for approving S. 1947, the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, by a voice vote. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by Sens.

Why do people get fevers when we get sick? It’s a common misconception that pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2 or the flu, cause fevers. But it’s not that simple, report Phil Starks and Harry Bernheim, ...

This video explains why certain animals sploot, a behavior where they stretch out flat to release excess body heat. It explores the biological mechanics that make this position an effective cooling ...