Communication is central to the survival of most animals, including humans. Yet animals of different species communicate differently, and the complexity of their communication skills varies greatly.

A new study suggests that primates like bonobos are capable of understanding the difference between imagination and reality.

Hoppers is a deceptively simple story that opens up complex ethical and scientific questions. Jerry (Jon Hamm), the mayor of ...

Researchers studying bottlenose dolphins found their whistles work like names, revealing complex social signals.

From deep growls rolling over savannas to haunting whale songs drifting through the ocean, many species rely on sound to stay ...

The preference of mosquitoes for human blood has increased in recent years, resulting in more frequent human-mosquito interactions.

The urban monkeys in New Delhi are so bold they'll steal the lunch right off your plate. If you've spent time in New York, ...

A study from the University of Bristol found that baby chicks actively choose to spend time in spaces where they received ...

Two new studies from Project CETI provide the most detailed account of a sperm whale birth ever recorded, revealing coordinated care, complex communication and new clues about the evolution of ...

Animal intelligence can be surprisingly difficult to measure. We often judge other species by our own standards, but ...

After a decade-long quest to fill a major gap in basic biology, UChicago scientists have built a complete map of how cells ...

Dogs can understand words, tone, and gestures. Discover how much your dog really understands when you talk and what science reveals about canine communication ...