The largest-ever study on neophobia, or fear of novelty, has discovered the key reasons why some bird species are more ...

Some birds are naturally "chicken" - scared of anything new, reveals new research. Flamingos are among the most wary species, ...

A bird study explains why some species fear the new while others adapt quickly. The findings reveal how environment shapes flexibility.

(CNN) — Australian people have a reputation for being hardy and fearless — after all, when you live in a country that has every kind of poisonous snake and spider known to man, not to mention the ...