Fish can be fooled – just like humans
Humans might have more in common with fish than previously thought, a new University of Queensland visual illusion study indicates.
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Top dog: scientists measure canine IQ
Scientists are measuring the IQ of dogs in the hope of boosting understanding of the link between health and intelligence; proving that canines really are man's best friend
Plants & Animals
Feb 8, 2016
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Cats put sight over smell in finding food
Cats may prefer to use their eyes rather than follow their nose when it comes to finding the location of food, according to new research by leading animal behaviourists.
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Feb 26, 2015
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Starlings give clue to irrational preferences
(PhysOrg.com) -- Research into decision-making by European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) may help to explain why many animals, including humans, sometimes exhibit irrational preferences.
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Parrots display teamwork and decision-making skills
(PhysOrg.com) -- In a new study published in the journal Animal Cognition, Dr. Dalila Bovet from Paris West University Nanterre La Defense showed how African grey parrots are capable of cooperating and performing tasks as ...
Dogs prefer food over toys, according to study
Man's best friend is as treat-obsessed as we all thought.
Plants & Animals
Oct 17, 2023
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Why do cats knead?
"Kneading" is when cats massage an object with the front paws, which extend and retract, one paw at a time.
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Dec 9, 2022
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Mine-sniffing rat Magawa ends years of hard work in Cambodia
After five years of sniffing out land mines and unexploded ordnance in Cambodia, Magawa is retiring.
Plants & Animals
Jun 5, 2021
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Dogs share food with other dogs even in complex situations
Humans aren't the only species to exhibit behaviour benefiting others of their kind, such as helping or sharing. Dogs also share their food, albeit mainly with four-legged friends rather than strangers. A new study conducted ...
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Jan 27, 2017
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Lending a hand, or a paw—what drives us to help others?
Our social connections and social compass define us to a large degree as human. Indeed, our tendency to act to benefit others without benefit to ourselves is regarded by some as the epitome of human nature and culture. But ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 4, 2015
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