A symbiotic relationship is a long-term interaction between animal species that is beneficial for one or both animals. There are different forms: It’s mutualism we’ll mostly look at today. Two types ...

Nature is filled with incredible, unique, and beautiful creatures, each of them adapted to survive in their environments. Among them are some of the deadliest animals that have respectable images and ...

We project a great deal onto animals. They are elevated into ideals of love and fidelity (dogs, horses), and often they are reduced to objects and tools (cattle, pigs, horses again). Much of ...

Walking on two legs is a rare and fascinating ability in the animal kingdom, observed across birds, mammals, and even small rodents. From waddling penguins to hopping kangaroos, these creatures have ...

Rebecca Olive receives funding from The Australian Research Council. Every summer, many Australians head to the ocean to swim, surf, sail, kayak, and walk along the beach. But humans are not alone ...

Going to the doctor or reaching for an over-the-counter drug when you’re feeling sick may seem like uniquely human activities. After all, when’s the last time you saw a pigeon with a bum wing sporting ...