New research reveals that early humans changed Europe’s landscapes long before farming began, using fire and hunting to alter ecosystems.

Wolves have killed a number of livestock in Oregon — leading to concerns for both farmers and the animals themselves.

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A recent study experimentally manipulated the presence or absence of pets (mostly dogs), and the findings point to the ...

Critters consuming species that contain deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm's way.

Do animals see illusions like we do? A study tests guppies and doves to find out how different species process visual tricks.

Do insectivorous animals perceive green, caterpillar-shaped clay as a tasty meal? Ecologists sometimes use plasticine models ...

This year, less than a kilometer from where I live, a girl named Peace Mwende was killed by a lion. The news hit me hard: She was 14, the same age as my youngest daughter, and the lio ...

Prior research has produced mixed results on the question of animals and their susceptibility to optical illusions, per the ...

Abstract: The widespread use of large language models (LLMs) and voice-based agents has rapidly expanded Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) through spoken dialogue. To achieve more natural communication ...

North America is home to a vast array of diverse wildlife, with some animals posing serious threats to humans. Today’s video from A-Z-Animals will take a closer look at 10 of the deadliest animals in ...

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. Travel involves two main expenditures of energy: fighting gravity and propelling ...