Male Birds Sing Less to Females on Antidepressants
A new study reports male songbirds sing less to females during courtship if they have been exposed to low levels of SSRI antidepressants.... Read More...
animal psychology
Sequenced Fox Genome Hints at Genetic Basis of Behavior
A new study sheds light on the genetic basis of fox behaviors and, researchers say, the findings could have implications for human behavior. The study reports the SorCS1 gene contributes to social behaviors in foxes. ... Read More...
Birds Categorize Colors Just Like Humans Do
Researchers report zebra finches partition the range of hues from orange to red into two discrete categories, just like humans do.... Read More...
Great Tit Birds Have as Much Impulse Control as Chimps
Researchers report the great tit, a common European songbird, has similar impulse control to that of larger, more cognitively advanced animals.... Read More...
Snorts Indicate Positive Emotions in Horses
Researchers report horses tend to snort more when they are in positive emotional situations. The findings suggest snorts are reliable indicators of positive emotions in horses.... Read More...
Chimpanzee Personality Traits Linked to Their Brain Structure
Researchers report personality traits in chimpanzees are correlated to the size of their hippocampus. The study reports greater hippocampal volume is linked to an increase in alpha behavior and decreased self regulatory function. ... Read More...
How do Horses Read Human Emotional Cues?
Whether a person is familiar to the animal or not, horses integrate human facial expressions and vocal tones to perceive human emotion, a new study reports.... Read More...
New Insight Into Infant Handling by Young Bonobos
Researchers report young female bonobos prepare for motherhood by helping mother apes to take care of their young. Findings also show elevated levels of oxytocin in the urine of young females who help with parental style care of baby bonobos.... Read More...
Are Smarter Animals Bigger Troublemakers?
Researchers examined the role of animal cognition in different types of human-wildlife conflict. The study reveals some animals may take more risks if they habituate urban surroundings.... Read More...
Human Encouragement Might Influence How Dogs Solve Problems
According to researchers, the behavior of the owner may influence dogs during problem solving tasks.... Read More...
A Sense of Disgust in Bonobos?
Researchers report bonobos express disgust when presented with contaminated food. The study reveals their curiosity transforms into caution when food is presented near feces or a bad smell.... Read More...
Pinpointing the Optimal Age of Puppy Cuteness
A new study reports people find puppies cutest just before they reach ten weeks of age. Researchers say this is around the same time at which they wean from their mothers and start to fend for themselves.... Read More...