Animal intelligence takes many forms and often defies human expectations. Some species solve problems, communicate complex ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American A new study published in Proceedings of the ...

Increasing urbanization has crowded out many wild animals. But raccoons appear to be thriving, living in cities across the country and even expanding their historical range. To investigate what ...

California's sea otters have become surprising environmental champions by tackling a destructive invasive species wreaking havoc in Elkhorn Slough. These adorable marine mammals have naturally solved ...

Raccoons earned their place as the state wild animal of Tennessee by supporting the state economy and thriving in changing ...

Having a cat is a lot like living with a roommate who you love eternally but who really can’t be bothered to accommodate you ...