New research has revealed that bolder monkeys learn faster than shy ones, which was especially evident for members of some family groups.
Category: Animal Cognition and Memory
Testing Cognitive Decline in Aging Dogs
Researchers have found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline.
Dogs Aware of Different Languages
Did you know that your dog can tell the difference between when you are speaking English and when you are speaking Spanish? It’s true. In fact, dogs can distinguish between different languages all together.
Animal Consciousness
Do animals also have consciousness? A new theory describes consciousness as a state that is tied to complex cognitive operations that explains how animals have a sense of consciousness.
Gorillas can recognize you by your voice
New scientific research demonstrates that gorillas are able to recognize familiar human voices based on their relationship with the speaker.
Smart Parrots Need A Lot of Stimulation: Study
The results of an important new study help to explain why many intelligent birds–and perhaps other animals–struggle in captivity. More specifically, the results revealed that the smarter the bird, the more unique welfare needs it has in captivity.
Clever Cockatoos use Social Learning to Open Garbage Cans
Scientists have now demonstrated that cockatoos learn from each other.
Crows So Smart They Understand Concept of Zero
A new scientific study has demonstrated that crows, like bees, can comprehend the concept of zero.
Elephant Personality Predicts Problem-Solving
New research reveals that an elephant’s personality may play an important role in how well that elephant can solve novel problems.
Mice Think in Complex Abstract Terms
Mice, as we are learning more and more, are surprisingly smart. One way scientists know this is through the categorization … More
Dogs and Jealousy
New research confirms dogs can–and do–express jealousy when their human family member interacts with rival dogs.
Ants use sophisticated tools to save their lives
The results of a new study reveal sophisticated tool use in ants.