Without being able to get into the heads of animals, it’s hard to say for sure. But instances of pig painters, whale crooners ...

Some philosophers believe that creating art requires intention; for example, a sculptor will mold clay with the intention of having it look like Abraham Lincoln. And nonhuman animals, they’ll argue, ...

Kristin Shockley, an event designer who specializes in maximalist décor, is determined to make the absolute most of your ...

Does anything like that happen in animals? Consider the blue manakin bird of South America. Male blues will form groups, often of three or more, which then practice an elaborate song-and-dance ...