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Category: Animal Behavior

Animal brains, like humans, sync up with one another

New research studies demonstrate that like humans, animals brains sync up with one another during social interactions.

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Being with the Wrong Partner Puts Fish in a Bad Mood: Study

Fish that are with unwanted partners get into bad moods, say researchers of a new study.

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Dogs Most Likely to Bite: Study

A new study identifies dog breeds and physical traits that pose the highest risk of biting with severe injury.

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Wolves more prosocial than pack dogs: Study

In a new scientific study wolves behaved more prosocially toward their fellow pack members than did pack dogs.

Wolves more prosocial than pack dogs say researchers

What is the difference between your pet dog and wolves? Not that much, researchers discover.

A new scientific study has revealed that wolves and domesticated pet dogs are actually a lot alike.  In fact, both … More

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Coyote Parents Living Near Humans Train Pups to be Emboldened

A new study has demonstrated that when coyote parents become habituated to humans, their offspring become more habituated, too. This … More

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Unfaithful Mouse Spouse? Talking it through calmly is best, say researchers

Talking infidelity through calmly seems to be the best approach to save the relationship–at least for mice living in California… … More

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The Birds and the Bees: New Scientific Studies

Here is a compilation of some interesting, new scientific study findings on the Birds and the Bees, including Macaws that … More

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Rescued, Blind Elephants Comforted by Piano Playing

Since moving to Thailand 20 years ago, professional pianist Paul Barton has found a way to pair a passion for animals with … More

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Goats Break Free, Terrorize Suburbia

Horrifying.  And really, really baaaaa-aaad.  Imagine neighbors in West Boise waking up to dozens and dozens of goats breakfasting on … More

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Caught on Tape: Mesmerizing Footage of Lions Drinking at Night

Watch This Mesmerizing Video of Lions Drinking Water at Night Shot by a Wildlife Photographer Wildlife photographer Peter Haygarth staked … More

Mesmerizing Video of Lions Drinking Water at Night

Will your dog help you if you really need it? Scientists have uncovered the answer.

Scientists have just tested whether there is truth in the notion that dogs have a prosocial and empathetic nature. The … More

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