The ability to communicate effectively with other individuals plays a critical role in the lives of all animals. Whether we are examining how moths attract a mate, ground squirrels convey information ...

As scientists use machine learning to decode the sounds of whales, dogs, and dolphins, opinions vary on how best to deploy the technology. Reading time 7 minutes Chirps, trills, growls, howls, squawks ...

UC San Diego’s Federico Rossano breaks down the science behind dogs’ “word buttons,” the global fascination it sparked, and what it means for studying minds — animal and artificial University of ...

In the Karoo, South Africa’s vast semidesert, an African striped mouse basks in the morning warmth outside the bush it calls home. Nearby, audio equipment casts a long shadow on the rust-colored earth ...

Careful observation, data collection, analysis, and presentation of uncertainty are key to application of the scientific method and conduct of science. However, the use of animals in science often ...