Social behavior consists of a set of interactions among individuals of the same species. A wide range of sociality occurs among animals. Some animals rarely if ever interact with one another ...

Dr. Ashley Ward is an engaging writer, with a Briton’s native wit. The best part of his book, The Social Lives of Animals, is his genuine fascination with the animal behavior he observes, but his ...

While nearly all animals—whether they live in groups or alone—engage in social interactions at some point in their lives, the importance of these interactions for evolution has not been ...

Captive wild animal encounters are hugely popular, thanks partly to social media. But our investigation shows many creatures lead dismal lives. For $10, tourists can pose with this tiger at Phuket ...

Whales and dolphins are complex social animals and are not well suited for a life in captivity. When confined, they are prevented from carrying out natural behaviors, which include roaming up to 100 ...

“Treated properly, they’re very social animals.” Martin said for him, the extra effort and food bill for Odin has been worth it. “Odin loves to play in the mud at home and he uses the dog ...