Animal behavior research is particularly relevant to the study of human behavior when it comes to the preservation of a species, or how an animal’s behavior helps it survive. The behavior of ...

For decades scientists assumed these insects looked so much like orchids as a form of camouflage. But they were wrong. They ...

In the diverse tapestry of the natural world, survival often hinges on an animal’s ability to remain unnoticed by predators and prey alike. Camouflage is one of nature’s most fascinating adaptations, ...

Camouflage in the animal kingdom often resembles a masterpiece of natural art. This incredible adaptation allows creatures to blend seamlessly into their surroundings, offering them protection from ...

Meet the walking sticks, insects that have evolved to look exactly like twigs and leaves. Marvel at the incredible camouflage of leaf insects, which have evolved to look exactly like leaves. Explore ...

The 2-year-old male tiger is now at home with the other residents of the Great Cats exhibit. Get the facts on how animal care teams helped this endangered animal adjust to his new surroundings.

Colour change in animals can occur over different timescales and aids communication and camouflage. Direct evidence of the associated energetic costs has been lacking, but now an experimental ...

This project is an AI-powered system designed to detect camouflaged animals in images and videos. It integrates object detection using a fine-tuned Segment Anything Model (SAM2), species ...

Camouflage is one of nature’s most fascinating survival strategies, allowing animals to blend seamlessly into their surroundings. Whether for hunting, avoiding predators, or staying undetected ...

Opinion - Why People Should Stop Eating Octopus. The Case for Ceasing Octopus Consumption: Ethical, Environmental, and ...

Dive biologist and leading expert on cephalopod behavior Roger Hanlon will be the guest speaker at the Marine Biological Laboratory’s Falmouth Forum on Friday, February 7. Start time is 7:30 ...

Those similarities likely only go so far, though. Veterinarians and animal behavior researchers say animals can experience mental illnesses and psychiatric disorders, but not in exactly the same ...