After 14,000 years of domestication, dogs have an edge in both cognition and people-reading skills over wolves.
Foxes bred to be either tame or aggressive had increased size in similar brain regions, a new study reports. The animals bred for specific behavioral traits had larger brains than those that were conventionally bred. The findings contradict existing theories of animal domestication.
Young male orangutans seek out role models in immigrant adult males and female juveniles, while young female orangutans prefer their mothers or other local female adults as their role models.
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.
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.
A new study sheds light on personality traits in marmoset monkeys.
Using aversive stimuli and punishments to train dogs leads to increased stress and anxiety in the animals.
Researchers report it is possible to build up a rapport with a cat by simply using an eye narrowing technique.
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.
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.
Owners who are encouraging increased their dog's showing effort for finding a toy, but decreased their showing accuracy.
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.
