What causes sudden aggression? A new study identifies the LH-DRN brain circuit that triggers physical attacks in mice.

Aggression in the animal kingdom can take many forms, including biting, charging, and stinging. Some animals lash out to defend their young, others to secure a meal, and a few seem ready just because ...

Learn more about kleptoparasitism and how animals adjust to it when their food sources are scarce.

In a new study, Northwestern University neurobiologists discovered that gut bacteria and the nose work together to shape ...

Despite the remarkable advancements in human psychiatry over recent decades, veterinary psychiatry remains an underdeveloped and loosely defined field. While it addresses psychological problems in ...

Pets are wonderful companions, but sometimes they can display aggressive behavior that surprises us. Whether it’s a growl, a snap, or a complete outburst, managing aggression can be stressful. However ...

We got our two tabby cat sisters when they were three months old. They’ve always been very close – snuggling, sleeping and grooming each other. Two weeks ago, they were sitting together in our ...