These reptiles and their social networks are understudied, according to researchers applying scents to different snakes to assess their behavior. By Asher Elbein Say the words “animal self-recognition ...

Have you ever felt like your dog had a sixth sense? We know they have outstanding hearing (they’re at our door waiting when we’re a mile away from home) and an unbelievable sense of smell. But they ...

While dogs are usually hailed for their impressive olfactory capabilities, felines are not to be underestimated. In fact, a recent study sheds light on the intricacies of how cats’ noses work, ...

From hunting prey to finding mates and avoiding predators, the ability to detect odors is crucial for survival in the animal kingdom. But which species reigns supreme when it comes to smelling power?

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Scientists have debated the purpose of the ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) produced by rodents since the discovery of these sounds in the 1950s. There’s a wide research consensus ...

Dungeness crabs hunt by flicking their chemical-detecting antennae to and fro. Sensing the water—the underwater equivalent of sniffing the air—is a well-known strategy for homing in on potential prey.

You might not hear it, but rodents are known to speak to each other in voices so high-pitched that human ears can’t pick them up. Now scientists have found that these vocalizations might have a second ...

The next time you crave a sweet treat, go ahead and buy a bag of jellybeans—guilt free. Your indulgence will be in the ...

How do foraging animals find their food? A new study by New York University researchers shows that lemurs use smell, social cues, and long-term memory to locate hidden fruit—a combination of factors ...