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1 month ago

This Sea Lion Can Dance to the Beat Better Than Humans | KQED

Ronan’s ability to keep beat precisely challenges the understanding of biomusicality, emphasizing a potential evolutionary connection in rhythm perception between humans and non-human mammals.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Ronan the Sea Lion Is Probably Better Than You at Keeping a Beat

Ronan the sea lion demonstrated improved rhythmic skills in a recent study, surpassing many humans in her ability to keep a beat, showcasing the intelligence of nonhuman mammals.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: The first colossal squid caught on camera in its natural habitat

Crows demonstrate impressive geometric skills, successfully identifying odd shapes, enhancing understanding of animal cognition.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Do worms feel pain and are ants happy? Why the science on invertebrate feelings is evolving

Invertebrate sentience is a complex and evolving topic, notable in recent UK law recognizing certain invertebrates' ability to feel pain.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Wild fish can tell humans apart when they dress differently, study finds

Wild fish can recognize humans based on their clothing colors, indicating a sophisticated level of perception that alters human-animal interactions.
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