These solitary animals prefer to eat, sleep, and hunt all by themselves. For the most part, they only get together when it's time to mate or raise their young.

But solitary animals can also help us consider that being alone doesn't necessarily have to be problematic, even if it has been somewhat stigmatised in our extrovert-driven society, says Schradin.

These solitary animals cover vast stretches of snowy wilderness by following scents, digging through ice, and traveling impressive distances in a single day. They’re tough, quiet, and perfectly ...

The Akron Zoo says it is removing one of its red pandas from public view. Lulu's last days in the zoo's habitat in the Wild Asia area will be July 10 and July 13. Zoo spokesperson Elena Bell said Lulu ...

But not everyone realises that there are solitary individuals in the animal kingdom, too. Examples of solitary species are some shrews, and large predators, such as black bears (Ursus americanus ...

Koalas are usually regarded as solitary animals, but new footage is revealing a more gregarious side. Darcy Watchorn at Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia, filmed male koalas grooming each ...

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But solitary animals can also help us consider that being alone doesn't necessarily have to be problematic, even if it has been somewhat stigmatised in our extrovert-driven society, ...