A new special issue in Acta Ethologica explores the diverse ways animals think, learn, and interact, revealing 'intellectual biodiversity' across species from ants to whales. Scientists are uncovering ...

Whip spiders (order Amblypygi) display a suite of fascinating behaviours underpinned by unique sensory adaptations that enable them to thrive in complex, nocturnal environments. Their elongated, ...

Hermit crabs represent an intriguing model for the study of social behaviour and ecological adaptation. Their reliance on external shells as a form of physical protection has led to complex, ...

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 underlying ...

In a new experiment, raccoons continued opening fresh doors and latches on a puzzle box even after they had claimed the food ...