Ants live in incredibly organized, socially complex colonies where the division of labor is clearly defined. Each ant has a job to do, and by working together, the colony can achieve what a single ant ...

Any nature documentary worth its salt contains the classic scene of two males facing off, battling to establish who is the alpha. These battles are important: Across many different species, position ...

The Hierarchy of Dog Needs (HDN) is a novel adaptation of renowned psychologist Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of (human) Needs that emphasizes strengths, positivity, free will /choice, and a belief in ...

Cats clearly show each other who’s in charge. Yet, no one would claim to have an alpha animal. This theory doesn’t even hold for domestic dogs. Still, the term hierarchy often comes up with cats.

It's that time of year when many of us have turkey on our minds. From hunting to Thanksgiving feasts to Turkey Trot 5Ks, turkey season is in full swing. And while you may be thinking of this large ...

Barbering is a common abnormal behavior in laboratory mice. Alopecia and loss of facial hair, as well as loss of vibrissae, seem to be a physical indiaction of social dominance.