Zoos are amazing places; not only do they perform incredible work for conservation and deliver a fun day out for visitors, but they also provide an opportunity ...
Scientists and psychologists alike have long understood the importance of social learning in the development of culture. Learning from other individuals can lea...
Navigating society and the social structure that we can find ourselves surrounded by can be daunting as well as challenging for anyone. Yet our primate relative...
The idea of self-medication in non-human animals (zoopharmacognosy) is one that is often debated alongside that of intelligence within the animal kingdom, as th...
You would not expect whales to be friends with lice, but researchers now suggests these two animals have a very special and important relationship that benefits...
Almost everyone will agree that they could do with several more hours sleep in a 24-hour period, it maintains our optimal brain function as well as being involv...
Originally from Leeds, Tom studied Animal Behaviour at Aberystwyth University where he developed a keen interest for science writing and public engagement. Since starting with Biosphere since 2017 Tom has produced work on a variety of topics and currently lives in Bristol where he is working towards an MSc in Science Communication at the University of West England.
