There have been a number of recent animal cognition studies focusing on the superb memory abilities of squirrels and this … More
Category: Animal Cognition and Memory
Cockatoos prove once again they are clever
So did you hear the one about the cockatoo that figured out on her own, without ever having seen one, … More
Dogs have Self Awareness, say Researchers
Smell others, but know thyself, doggie. New olfactory-based research has determined that dogs do have self awareness… The … More
Otter see, otter do: Social learning for survival
Otters of the smooth-coated variety have a complex social structure and rely upon one another to find food and for … More
Chimps Learn Scissors Beats Paper
even though they don’t ever use scissors! Pretty good, eh? Chimpanzees learn rock-paper-scissors New study shows that chimps’ ability … More
Pigs are highly intelligent creatures with heart: Should people be eating them?
A thought-provoking essay and overview of scientific research on the intelligence and mindfulness of pigs from a scientific researcher specializing in … More
Squirrels have strong memory, problem solving skills: New study
Squirrels have long memory for problem solving Squirrels can remember problem-solving techniques for long periods and can apply them to … More
Piglets want the latest toys: Study
“It turns out our preference for shiny, new things is pretty universal throughout the animal kingdom. Yes, even piglets prefer … More
Elephants body awareness another sign of their intelligence: New study
As further evidence of the intelligence of elephants, this novel study examined whether elephants can recognize their bodies as obstacles … More
Parrots have their own comedy club, say researchers
A team of European scientists has found that a playful mood can spread between the mountain parrots much as it … More
Do Animals have Souls?
A brief deep dive into the topic of whether animals have souls. What do you think? Do only humans have … More
Orangutans Find Mates on Tinder
Stay away from the self-absorbed ones, Samboja! Orangutans, you swingers. Now there’s a Tinder for you Samboja the female … More