Trees first appeared on Earth during the Devonian period, around 385 million years ago, and dinosaurs about 100 million years later, between 250 to 200 million years ago. But you might be surprised to ...

Many animals exhibit distinct traits of shyness, risk aversion, and caution as opposed to boldness and fearlessness. While these traits aren’t necessarily positive or negative, in certain contexts, ...

One of the hottest topics in the field of animal behavior is the study of personality in nonhuman species. This work goes under many names besides personality: animalities, coping styles, and ...

Scientists suggest social spiders are more about going with the flow than sticking to a role, after new research challenges the idea of fixed personalities. New research led by the University of ...

Much like his ninja namesake, Naruto the white-lipped peccary was a bit of a loner. Named after the titular character from a popular manga and anime, Naruto was the youngest male and one of the least ...

Individual behaviour in spider communities far more fluid than previously thought Instead of fixed behavioural types, spiders appear to adjust their behaviour dynamically based on circumstances New ...