Dolphins are familiar coastal creatures in Beaufort County and seeing the distinctive gray dorsal fins pierce the surface of a local river or creek is not unusual. But a peculiar and spectacular ...

A bush cricket nymph grooming its feet. Source: Ross Piper, with permission. Although I've spent many years studying various aspects of social behavior and the cognitive and emotional lives of mammals ...

Researchers have identified a fascinating behavior in killer whales, aka orcas: they sometimes offer to share their prey with humans. And while the orcas haven't gone on the record to confirm it, it's ...

Yet another white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) mating season is behind us now. This year I spent a truckload of time in the woods following several large bucks who were actively searching for ...

Summer at Shaver's Creek featured fascinating behavior from residents old and new. Summer at Shaver's Creek featured fascinating behavior from residents old and new. We get an up-close look at ambling ...

An ant’s normal mode of locomotion is crawling. However, at certain times of the year, something remarkable happens. At certain times, some ants in the colony develop wings, leave the nest, and fly.

Cat kneading, often referred to as “making biscuits,” is a fascinating behavior that has puzzled and delighted pet owners alike. This peculiar act involves cats rhythmically pushing their paws in and ...

(Nanowerk News) Understanding water behavior in nanopores is crucial for both science and practical applications. Scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) have revealed the remarkable ...