FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 13, 2021·4 min readHorses Can Recognize Themselves in a MirrorPrevious 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.Read More
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FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 11, 2018·3 min readSnorts Indicate Positive Emotions in HorsesResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 26, 2018·4 min readHorses Remember Facial Expressions of People They Have Seen BeforeResearchers reveal a horse can read and remember people's emotional facial expressions.Read More