Captive hyenas outfox wild relatives
(Phys.org)—When it comes to solving puzzles, animals in captivity are, well, different animals than their wild brethren.
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Jan 7, 2013
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Adopting a better attitude towards shelter dogs
A new study is shedding light on why many shelter dogs are unable to find new homes in Australia, despite their popularity as companion animals.
Plants & Animals
Oct 25, 2012
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UK children need more volunteer male befrienders
Many boys say they would prefer a male befriender according to early findings, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Yet, less than a quarter of UK volunteer child befrienders are men.
Social Sciences
Jun 1, 2012
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Special needs students and teachers are victims of 'muddled' approach to schooling -- study
Pupils with special needs and teachers in mainstream schools in the UK are often the victims of a "one size fits all" approach to schooling and education, a leading academic has claimed.
Social Sciences
Jul 7, 2011
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Early intervention essential to success for at-risk children: study
Children living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods are more likely to succeed if they participate in a community-based prevention program, according to findings released recently from a multi-year research study based at Queen's ...
Social Sciences
Nov 24, 2010
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Today's parents 'not to blame' for teenage problem behaviour
(PhysOrg.com) -- Poor parenting is not the reason for an increase in problem behaviour amongst teenagers, according to research led by Oxford University.
Social Sciences
Jul 31, 2009
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