While some humans watch for signs of weakness in others, especially in competitive environments, lemurs can actually smell it out, … More
Category: Animal Behavior
Like you, mice experience regret and learn to avoid it: New study
The next time you are feeling regret over your decision to change the line you are waiting in at the … More
Smart animals can be big trouble makers: New study
It seems rather intuitive that if you are smart enough to survive and thrive among humans, you have got to … More
Cats vs. Dogs Food Obsessions Uncovered: New study
When it comes to yummy foods, a new study reports that cats and dogs have very different preferences: According to … More
Chimps Beds Cleaner than Humans Beds: New Study
A surprising finding from a recent study: The beds of Chimpanzees are cleaner than humans’ beds. Wow. If you are … More
Baboons Worked as a Team to Escape Vivisection, BioMed Facility
A screaming example demonstrating these sentient creatures are far too intelligent to be used in this way. Baboons Work Together … More
Rats exchange goods and services using human tit-for-tat rules
Wow. And wow. Exciting findings from a new scientific study indicates the intelligence of rats extends to using the same … More
Whales Imitate Human Speech, say researchers
Whale Hello: Orcas Can Imitate Human Speech, Researchers Find NPR Say hello to an orca, and it might say hello … More
Cats have Gender-based Paw Preferences, say researchers
Curiously, there was no data collected on paw preferences for slinging litter on to the floor… Researchers at Queen’s … More
Dogs lick their mouths in response to angry humans, say scientists
Fellow humans may look alarmed or move away when you show anger, but your dog will likely lick his mouth. … More
Bonobos Prefer Jerks, say researchers
While humans generally prefer individuals who are nice to others, a Duke University study finds bonobos are more attracted to … More
Goose mom repeatedly pecks squad car to get help for her baby
Watch video Clever goose mom engages in effective communication to help her baby. Attentive law enforcement responds. Originally … More