Social mammals are wildly diverse, given that they can be found across all habitats and species. However, a new line of research suggests their behavior may have a stronger link than we previously ...

Scientists are now using computer models to understand how animal groups form and interact. These generative network models simulate individual behaviors to reveal how social systems develop. This ...

For social animals, communication is a key that unlocks the benefits of group living. It's well known that animals with more complex social lives tend to have more intricate ways of communicating, ...

Imagine an asteroid striking Earth and wiping out most of the human population. Even if some lucky people survived the impact, Homo sapiens might still face extinction, because the social networks ...

Empathy in animals encompasses a range of processes whereby individuals perceive, share, and respond to the emotional states of conspecifics, often leading to demonstrably prosocial behaviours.

Dolphins, whales and seals are highly social animals. Many live in groups, form long-term relationships, and repeatedly interact with the same individuals over years or even decades. Some dolphins ...

You’ve probably heard that human beings are “social animals.” That doesn’t just mean we tend to interact with each other; it means that as a species, we need social connection to thrive, and isolation ...

The human capacity to learn exceeds that of any other animal. Indeed, our massive memories and impressive computing power are the engines of all that makes us different from other animals, rooted ...