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·June 21, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·June 20, 2018·6 min read

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.

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·June 18, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·June 7, 2018·5 min read

Human Encouragement Might Influence How Dogs Solve Problems

According to researchers, the behavior of the owner may influence dogs during problem solving tasks.

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·June 4, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·May 15, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·April 26, 2018·4 min read

Horses Remember Facial Expressions of People They Have Seen Before

Researchers reveal a horse can read and remember people's emotional facial expressions.

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·February 8, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·November 25, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·November 17, 2017·4 min read

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.