A tiger walks the same worn groove along the edge of its exhibit, like a broken record. A parrot methodically plucks out its own feathers until bare skin shows through. To a casual visitor, these can ...

Abnormal behaviour has been related to differences in cognitive function and reduced animal welfare. However, these associations are understudied, and little is known about how various forms of ...

Should you worry about an earthquake if you see Fluffy or Fido acting strangely? For thousands of years, people have claimed that odd behavior by cats, dogs, snakes, bugs and even cows could predict ...

Inbreeding in endangered species such as the cheetah and Florida panther leads to reduced sperm quality, say Australian researchers. The findings, which appear in a recent edition of the Royal Society ...

Detail that zoochosis can come from a variety of factors, including social isolation, small enclosures, noisy visitors, and lack of enrichment. Explore how zoos are working to reduce zoochosis through ...