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·April 24, 2021·9 min read

Talking Dogs, Really?

Over the years, many people have reported their pets can communicate with them. There are numerous videos online "demonstrating" animal communication. Researchers investigate whether our pets really can understand what we are saying and communicate back with us. Read More

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·April 13, 2021·4 min read

Horses Can Recognize Themselves in a Mirror

Previous research has shown chimpanzees and other "intelligent animals" have the ability to recognize their own reflection in a mirror. A new study reveals horses share the ability to recognize themselves. The findings shed new light on self-awareness in the animal kingdom. Read More

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·February 9, 2021·4 min read

Marmoset Monkeys Have Personalities Too

A new study sheds light on personality traits in marmoset monkeys. Read More

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·December 16, 2020·4 min read

Training Methods Based on Punishment Compromise Dog Welfare

Using aversive stimuli and punishments to train dogs leads to increased stress and anxiety in the animals. Read More

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·October 12, 2020·6 min read

Psychologists Reveal How to Build Rap-Paw With Your Cat

Researchers report it is possible to build up a rapport with a cat by simply using an eye narrowing technique. Read More

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·October 5, 2020·3 min read

Dog Brains Do Not Prefer Faces

fMRI study reveals dogs do not have a specific face area similar to that of primates. Dogs' brain activity showed little response to faces but increased in response to seeing another dog over a human. Read More

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·August 28, 2020·5 min read

Genetic Link Between Cattle Temperament and Autism

Study found genes implicated in cattle temperament contribute to neural developmental functions and are differentially expressed in the human brain. Some ASD related genes are associated with cattle temperament. Read More

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·July 6, 2020·4 min read

Owner Behavior Affects Effort and Accuracy in Dogs’ Communications

Owners who are encouraging increased their dog's showing effort for finding a toy, but decreased their showing accuracy. Read More

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·January 20, 2020·4 min read

Female chimps with powerful moms are less likely to leave home

Chimpanzees with high ranking mothers are more likely to remain in their group, a new study reports. Researchers speculate those with stronger mothers stay in their family group, despite higher risks of inbreeding, because they may benefit from their mother's social clout. Read More

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·January 20, 2020·1 min read

Strongly ‘handed’ squirrels less good at learning

Gray squirrels who have a preference for using either their right or left paw perform worse on learning tasks. Read More

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·January 17, 2020·3 min read

Scientists unexpectedly witness wolf puppies play fetch

Wolf pups can interpret human social communicative cues, enabling them to play fetch. The findings shed light on the evolutionary behavior of domestic dogs. Read More

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·January 15, 2020·2 min read

What keeps couples together

Study supports the "male services hypothesis" which states males provide useful services as caregivers for the offspring and defending territory against intruders, while females are more involved in relationship management. Read More

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