Humpback whales blowing bubble rings may be a positive sign, researchers say. Humpback whales may be communicating with humans in a playful way, according to researchers who have been studying the ...

A large-scale analysis of 117 mammal species found that preventing reproduction is associated with longer lifespans, suggesting a strong link between reproductive activity and life expectancy. Why do ...

(CNN) — Sexual behavior is one reason why female mammals typically live longer than their male counterparts, according to a new study. Researchers from Germany, Denmark, France, Hungary and Belgium ...

Historical beliefs of mammals’ daily activity periods may not hold true — especially in regions seeing increased human development, according to a global study. Camera trap data collected by a Texas A ...

A large international study reveals that mammals tend to live longer when reproduction is suppressed. On average, lifespan ...

In the natural world—where predators pounce, prey flee, and group members feed and sleep in solidarity—animal behavior is glorious in its variety. Now, new research suggests there may be an underlying ...

Humpback whales may be communicating with humans in a playful way, according to researchers who have been studying the marine mammals' behavior. Researchers from the SETI Institute, a Silicon ...

Highlighting hundreds of cases of marine mammals admitted for emergency care, the Marine Mammal Center is calling on beachgoers to keep their distance, keep their dogs leashed and call the ...

Meerkats in the Kalahari Research Center, Northern Cape, South Africa. Credit: Vlad Demartsev In the natural world—where predators pounce, prey flee, and group members feed and sleep in ...