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.
Tag: animal cognition research
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.
Ravens, like humans, have bad moods they share with others: Study
A new scientific study uses a cognitive bias test to determine empathy among ravens. Researchers discovered ravens pick up on and even share negative emotions.
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
Humans Shape their Dogs Personalities: Study
A new study has confirmed what many people who share their lives with dogs have suspected: Humans actually shape their … More
Higher Order Thinking: Orangutans Compare Apples to Bananas, Evaluate Tool Use
Apes are so intelligent that they weigh their options. This is the conclusion of a new animal cognition study that … More
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
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
