A new study finds that gray squirrels living near busy roads may perceive them as safer due to reduced predator presence, despite the risk of vehicle collisions. This behavior reflects a broader ...

Studies reveal that squirrels in cities like New York display the same fearless, food-seeking behavior seen in urban monkeys, ibises, and gulls worldwide. This trend, called behavioral homogenization, ...

Ravens willing to take risks get easy access to food near humans but still face higher mortality rates.

Before I came face-to-face with raccoons for the first time, I thought my home was being robbed. I woke up in the middle of ...

The internet is filled with people who have unconventional pets. Spend enough time online, and you’re sure to run across ...

Understanding intelligence in the animal kingdom isn’t as simple as ranking species from most intelligent to least. There’s ...

Tapirs help maintain healthy ecosystems by dispersing seeds and landscaping the vegetation. Yet they remain underfunded for ...

The setup, known as a catio, gives his pets Wyatt, Lil’Panda, Mango and Poppy a safe way to enjoy fresh air and watch birds ...

On the edge of a bustling Singapore suburb, Lay Hoon steps into the shade of a forest reserve she’s visited monthly for eight ...

The Maryland Zoo and Johns Hopkins both turn 150 this year, and for decades they've collaborated on conservation work that ...

Phenology is the science of seasonal change — and this year, Utah’s early thaw is shifting when wildflowers bloom, insects ...