Doggy Dementia Risk Increases with Each Year of Age, say scientists

Researchers conducting the first large-scale study of its kind have recently found that the odds of a dog becoming afflicted with canine dementia rises by more than 50% with each year of age.

Dogs’ Vision Linked to their Sense of Smell: Study

We now have scientific evidence that sheds new light on how dogs experience and navigate the world. Scientists now have documented evidence that dogs’ sense of smell is integrated with their vision and other unique parts of the brain.

Bold Monkeys Learn Faster than Shy Monkeys

New research has revealed that bolder monkeys learn faster than shy ones, which was especially evident for members of some family groups.

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.