This blog post addresses behavior across all animal species. It considers what we can learn about behavior when we do not limit our study to just humans. Studying nonhuman animal behaviors is ...

Is the sea turtle your spirit animal? The sea turtle has been a powerful symbol for many cultures around the world for centuries. In some cultures, the turtle is seen as a symbol of good luck and ...

While bats are often associated with darkness, vampires, death and witchcraft, some bats are incredibly important to the ecosystem. Not only does their dung, known as guano, provide nutrients for ...

Tigers are one of the deadliest felines in the world and have inhabited the planet for more than 2 million years. Unfortunately, Panthera tigris tigris has been flagged as endangered by the IUCN since ...

We live in a time and culture dominated by technology and innovation and many of us have become a bit disconnected from the natural world. Recent advances give people a feeling of independence from ...

When most of us hear birds chirping, we may assume it’s just simple background noise. However, a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that at least one small songbird is ...

Are you a monkey at heart? The monkey spirit animal represents intelligence, playfulness, and curiosity. This animal can also be a symbol of mischievousness and trickster energy. If you have a monkey ...

Spiritual medium Erika Gabriel shares the five spirit animal meanings that show up most commonly when she's giving readings to clients. First came the turkeys. One day last fall, I walked out of my ...

Foxes are wild animals, meaning they should be treated with caution, but foxes are not typically aggressive or dangerous. The Humane Society explains foxes don’t often attack humans “except when they ...