Remembering where your meals came from key for a small bird's survival
Survival in wild animals, specifically mountain chickadees, relies on practical memory skills to locate food rather than traditional measures of intelligence.
Unlikely animal found to have sophisticated self-awareness
Bluestreak cleaner wrasse fish exhibit sophisticated self-awareness by using their reflection in strategic decision-making before engaging in fights.
Can dogs understand the meaning of words? Scientists are trying to figure it out
Dogs appear to understand words associated with buttons, suggesting early foundations for communication.
Remembering where your meals came from key for a small bird's survival
Survival in wild animals, specifically mountain chickadees, relies on practical memory skills to locate food rather than traditional measures of intelligence.
Unlikely animal found to have sophisticated self-awareness
Bluestreak cleaner wrasse fish exhibit sophisticated self-awareness by using their reflection in strategic decision-making before engaging in fights.
Can dogs understand the meaning of words? Scientists are trying to figure it out
Dogs appear to understand words associated with buttons, suggesting early foundations for communication.
What a Puppy Kindergarten Revealed About Raising Exceptional Dogs
Duke's Puppy Kindergarten researches early assessment of puppies to predict future success as service dogs, addressing a major challenge in dog training.
Can dogs talk' to humans? A UC San Diego study offers an intriguing clue
Dogs may have the ability to communicate with humans using soundboard buttons, suggesting potential understanding of specific words.
The Animals Behaving in 'Humanlike' Ways
Humans once underestimated animal cognition; animals may have the ability to recognize themselves, use names, and plan for the future.
Crows can count out loud like human toddlers when they aren't cheating the test
Certain crows exhibit counting abilities similar to human toddlers.
The Mysteries of Plant "Intelligence"
Plants might exhibit forms of awareness and communication beyond what was previously considered
What Animals Studies Are Revealing About Their Mindsand Ours
Crows at the University of Tubingen in Germany have been trained to count vocally, matching or even surpassing the numeracy skills of human children.
How Magic Tricks Help Us Understand Animal Minds
Performing magic tricks on birds can provide insights into animal cognition and perception.