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Tag: animal behavior research

Where does your cat go? Not far, say researchers

A new study reveals that most cats do not stray far from home–especially if they have been spayed/neutered.

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Cats are Psychopaths, say scientists

A new study has found that the average cat is likely harboring psychopathic tendencies.

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Squirrel Personalities Uncovered

New scientific research has revealed that golden-mantled ground squirrels demonstrate individual differences across four personality traits.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Chimps and Humans Console Victims Similarly: New Study

An interesting observational study examining the consoling tendencies of humans and nonhuman primates.  Focusing on “social closeness”, the findings (and … More

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