Articles for category: Animal Behavior, Human–Animal Dynamics

Dog and cat cuddling each other on grass.

Memory Problem Solving and Emotions How We Measure Intelligence in Animals

Maria Faith Saligumba

Understanding the intelligence of animals is a pursuit that captivates scientists and pet owners alike. Animals, much like humans, exhibit complex behaviors that reveal their ability to think, feel, and solve problems. Studying these aspects provides fascinating insights into the cognitive abilities across species—ranging from your household pets to the most exotic creatures in the ...

The Secret Lives of Mountain Lions

Solitary and Smart: The Surprising Social Behavior of Mountain Lions

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine standing at the edge of a dense forest at dusk, the air tingling with the quiet promise of hidden lives. Somewhere, in the deep shadow, a mountain lion glides silently, alone but intensely aware of her world. For decades, scientists painted these big cats as the ultimate loners—mysterious, elusive, and fiercely independent. But what ...

The Fear Factor - Commanding Respect

Fire Signs as Apex Predators

Gargi Chakravorty

Have you ever wondered why Leo walks into a room like they own it, or why Aries charges headfirst into challenges that would make others break into a cold sweat? There’s something undeniably powerful about fire signs that sets them apart from the rest of the zodiac. They carry themselves with an intensity that’s impossible ...

A Moray Eel

The Science of Electric Eels: How Animals Generate Electricity

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine a world where animals generate electricity, not through wires and power stations, but directly within their own bodies. This fascinating ability, found in creatures like the electric eel, captivates scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. Electric eels are not true eels but rather a type of knifefish, and they have honed the art of electricity ...

Pack Dynamics Get a City Makeover

Illinois Coyotes Adapt to Cities

Andrew Alpin

The urban landscape of Illinois has become an unlikely home to one of North America’s most able predators. When most people picture wildlife in major metropolitan areas, they think of pigeons, squirrels, or maybe the occasional raccoon. But something fascinating has been unfolding right under our noses in places like Chicago – thousands of coyotes ...

Type 4 - The Kakapo: Unique and Misunderstood

Which Endangered Animal Matches Your Enneagram Number?

Gargi Chakravorty

Have you ever wondered if there’s something deeper connecting us to the natural world around us? While your Enneagram number reveals the hidden motivations driving your personality, there’s a fascinating parallel world of endangered creatures whose survival instincts and behaviors mirror our own psychological patterns. These remarkable animals, teetering on the edge of extinction, display ...

Myth and Mystery: Red Deer in Culture

Highland Havens: Scotland’s Red Deer and Wildcat Conservation Parks

Trizzy Orozco

The Scottish Highlands are a wild, wind-swept tapestry of misty glens, ancient forests, and heather-clad mountains—a place where you can still feel the pulse of nature’s untamed heart. Imagine standing in the cool hush of dawn, your breath mingling with the fog, as a red deer stag lifts its antlers above the bracken, or catching ...

The Red-Tailed Hawk: Strategic Patient Hunter

Which Bird of Prey Matches Scorpio’s Fierce Intensity?

Andrew Alpin

Ever wondered which creature of the skies could match the raw emotional power and piercing intensity of a Scorpio? While most people think of the scorpion when discussing this mysterious zodiac sign, the animal kingdom offers some fascinating feathered predators that mirror Scorpio’s complex nature in ways that might surprise you. These birds of prey ...

photo of man hugging tan dog

Why Do We Love Certain Animals? The Psychology Behind Our Favorite Creatures

Annette Uy

Throughout history, humans have had a special bond with animals. From ancient myths and legends to modern pet companionship, the connection humans have with the animal kingdom is undeniably profound. But have you ever wondered why we are drawn to certain animals more than others? Whether it’s the majestic allure of big cats, the playful ...