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...
animal psychology
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...
Horses Remember Facial Expressions of People They Have Seen Before
Researchers reveal a horse can read and remember people's emotional facial expressions.... Read More...
Chimpanzee Self Control is Related to Intelligence
According to researchers, a chimpanzees' general intelligence is correlated with their ability to delay gratification and exert self control. ... Read More...
Smiling Human Faces Are Attractive to Dogs, Thanks to Oxytocin
A new study reveals oxytocin, a hormone implicated in bonding, may play an important role in social interactions between man and dog.... Read More...
What Grosses Out a Chimp?
Exposure to biological contaminants, such as feces and blood, through smell, sight and touch influence feeding choices in chimpanzees, a new study reports.... Read More...