Hunger provokes hangry behavior, even in fruit flies
New research shows humans aren't the only ones who can turn irritable and aggressive between meals.
Plants & Animals
Jun 7, 2021
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Dogs' aggressive behavior towards humans is often caused by fear
A study encompassing some 9,000 dogs conducted at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that fearfulness, age, breed, the company of other members of the same species and the owner's previous experience of dogs were associated ...
Veterinary medicine
May 3, 2021
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Young male fruit flies make females fight each other more
Mating changes female behavior across a wide range of animals, with these changes induced by components of the male ejaculate, such as sperm and seminal fluid proteins. However, males can vary significantly in their ejaculates, ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 21, 2021
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Youths beware of bullying by best friends
We wouldn't expect best friends to bully each other—but they can in unexpected ways. Sometimes, bullying behaviour by young people that would usually be considered harmful is accepted by a victim, because they greatly value ...
Social Sciences
Sep 17, 2020
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Managing the risk of aggressive dog behavior
Aggressive behaviour in pet dogs is a serious problem for dog owners across the world, with bite injuries representing a serious risk to both people and other dogs. New research by the University of Bristol has explored the ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 17, 2019
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Here's why you need to keep your voice down when on a wildlife tour
Anyone who has ever spent time observing wild animals in nature will know that silence is golden. Wildlife tours recommend that people stay quiet in order to see more, but research on Tibetan macaques suggests that high levels ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 3, 2019
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Face off—Cyclists not human enough for drivers: study
A new Australian study has found that more than half of car drivers think cyclists are not completely human, with a link between the dehumanisation of bike riders and acts of deliberate aggression towards them on the road.
Social Sciences
Mar 26, 2019
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Robbie the Robot becomes soap fan after watching Emmerdale to learn about dementia
Edge Hill University's robot, Robbie, has become a soap fan after watching episodes of popular UK drama Emmerdale to learn about dementia.
Robotics
Feb 8, 2019
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Higher temperatures could help protect coral reefs
A new study in the journal Behavioral Ecology, published by Oxford University Press, suggests that higher water temperature, which increases the aggressiveness of some fish, could lead to better protection of some coral.
Environment
Oct 16, 2018
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Orphaned elephants have a tougher social life
Young female orphan elephants have a tougher social life than non-orphans, a new study suggests, adding to a growing body of evidence of how the impacts of poaching cascade through elephant societies.
Ecology
Aug 22, 2018
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