wildlife-behavior

A raccoon that seems disoriented, wobbly, or drunk-like is usually showing signs of neurological impairment rather than intoxication from alcohol. In urban and suburban areas, p...

A polar bear and her cub represent one of the most closely observed maternal relationships in Arctic ecology. The relationship begins in the denning environment, where newborn c...

Across North American suburbs and exurbs, residents increasingly report seeing a daily coyote in parks, greenbelts, and even along sidewalks at dawn and dusk. A daily coyote is...

Three male lions typically form a coalition, a social unit most commonly observed in African savanna populations. Male siblings or unrelated immigrants band together to defend a...

Yes, wild boar can swim. They are capable swimmers that readily cross rivers, lakes, and wetlands when searching for food, mates, or new territory. While not built for speed or...

This evergreen explainer clarifies when white-tailed eagles are near humans, what that means for safety and welfare, and how to observe them responsibly. It covers behavior arou...

Healthy coyotes very rarely attack people, and documented cases are uncommon. Most coyotes avoid humans, but risk rises when coyotes become habituated to food, lose fear, or are...

The 'bears on slide' video captures multiple bears climbing and sliding down a single metal structure, typically a child slide found in parks or backyards. In the clip, one bear...

A bear becomes man-eating when it incorporates humans as regular prey, typically due to prior successful attacks, scarcity of natural prey, or conditioning by food rewards. Not...

Snow leopard attacks on people are rare, poorly documented, and almost always linked to specific circumstances rather than random predation. Most verified reports involve herder...