An area of the canine brain associated with reward responds more strongly to the scents of familiar humans than it does to the scents of other humans, or even to those of familiar dogs.
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An international team of researchers has studied individual differences in the behavior of red deer. They found that several observed behaviors form a personality component, which they labeled "Confidence/Aggressiveness."
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Apr 7, 2021
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An international research collaboration has used an omnidirectional camera attached to humpback whales to reveal how these creatures rest underwater. These findings demonstrate how wide-angle lens cameras can be useful tools ...
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Mar 19, 2021
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When building a nest, previous experience raising chicks will influence the choices birds make, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists.
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Feb 25, 2021
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Due to a stabile social hierarchy, guinea pigs rely on their intuition to decide whether to compete or to escape. So far, there has been limited research on how the sexual cycle may shape female social behaviour in animals. ...
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Aug 1, 2018
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Slugs and snails are the bane of almost every vegetable planting gardener and farmer. Slugs in particular have voracious appetites and are relentless in eating stems, leaves and shoots. No wonder gardeners have sought any ...
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Apr 10, 2018
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A new study carried out by the Department of Psychology at Barnard College in the U.S. used a sniff test to evaluate the ability of dogs to recognize themselves. The results have been published in the journal Behavioural ...
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Sep 6, 2017
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(Phys.org)—The flick of an antenna may be how a male wasp lays claim to his harem, according to new research at Simon Fraser University.
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