Princeton researchers discover a genetic basis for hyper-social behavior in people and dogs.
Dogs have multi-modal mental imagery of items and objects that are familiar to them. When a dog thinks about an object, they imagine the object's different sensory features.
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.
Researchers look deeper into animal emotions for clues about decision making. New approaches in the study of animal behavior allow researchers to study the effects of optimistic and pessimistic moods on animal behavior.
A new study reveals birds can learn how to use objects to solve tasks by first playing with them.
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.
Researchers report Asian elephants appear to possess numerical abilities similar to humans.
Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention are more common in male dogs and young puppies, researchers say. The findings correspond to age and gender associated with ADHD in humans.
A new study reveals newly hatched ducklings can quickly acquire the concepts of 'same' and 'different'.
Researchers report zebra finches partition the range of hues from orange to red into two discrete categories, just like humans do.
Studying red junglefowl chicks, researchers conclude impulsivity is linked to both gene expression and early life experiences.
Brain scans can help predict which dogs will make it through rigorous training to become service dogs for people with disabilities.
