Those people who share their lives with pets frequently have stories about their pet’s seemingly uncanny sense for when their … More
Category: Animal Cognition and Memory
Elephants can do Maths
The results of a new animal cognition study have demonstrated that Asian elephants have math skills similar to humans. … More
How do dogs process your words? New study seeks answers.
Did you ever wonder what makes your dog respond to new words you never taught him before? Scientists are now … More
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
Crows more awesome toolmakers than previously reported
Some birds have memories like a steel trap (like remembering the days and times of garbage pickup in urban areas … More
Horses use facial and voice cues to determine human’s emotional state
As with previous research findings on the topic, this most recent animal cognition study rendered impressive findings about horse intelligence … More
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
Dogs know exactly what you are feeling, say scientists
and people who live with dogs are not one bit surprised. Dogs understand what’s written all over your … 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
Bees Know What Nothing Is: New study
It turns out human beings are not the only species that understand what it means when the cupboards are bare. … More
Dogs Problem-Solving Aided by Humans, say researchers
Human encouragement might influence how dogs solve problems, according to a new Oregon State University study. The study, published in … More
Chimp intelligence levels show same markers as humans
While there has been plenty written about humans lacking both these days, the scientific arena still holds that the ability … More