How do Horses Communicate with Humans?
When asked to think about how horses and humans communicate with each other, most … Read more
How Dogs Perceive Human Faces
When you have dogs, it’s easy to see that human faces are important to … Read more
Dogs Recognize Human Emotions
Many dog owners can attest that their dogs appear to be “in tune” with their … Read more
Rattlesnakes are Surprisingly Social Animals
Melissa Amarello is one of the founders of Advocates for Snake Preservation, an organization committed to improving human tolerance of snakes and our peaceful coexistence with them. She studies their unique behaviors and mysterious social lives. Q: Your research focuses on the social behaviors of snakes. Few […]
Corvid Researcher Claudia Wascher
Claudia Wascher is a behavioral biologist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Valladolid, … Read more
Can Rats Feel Empathy For Each Other?
As the go-to animal for biological and behavioral research, rats have long been the … Read more
Gibbonese Features Many Words
Is language only used by humans? Most linguists would say “yes”, especially given the complexity of human language. However, research is uncovering that many animals have far more sophisticated communication protocols than thus far assumed. Now, a newly published study shows that gibbons too have their own […]
Human Yawns are Contagious in Dogs Too
If you have a dog you probably know that dogs yawn now and then. … Read more
Hermit Crabs: Conga Line Cooperation
Trying to find a suitable home can be a battle, especially if you’re a … Read more
Social Complexity Gives Parrots Big Brains
Parrots have rather large brains. In fact, relative to their body weight, their brain … Read more
Study Shows Sharks Have Personalities
In October 2014, the results of a study1 led by David M. P. Jacoby, Lauren N. Fear, David … Read more
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