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#dolphins
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Why eavesdropping on prairie dogs pays off for this bird

The prairie dogs' calls serve an important function, not only for their own safety but also as a resource for other species in the ecosystem.
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#human-evolution
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

I Went To A Pet Psychic & Was Pleasantly Surprised By What I Learned

Van taps into her clairvoyance during readings, which she says feels like someone else's thoughts coming into her head. People are always like, 'But pets don't speak English.' It's amazing how 'spirit' works.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

More than a long face: horses use rich repertoire' of expressions to interact

Horses display a complex range of facial expressions, crucial for understanding their emotions and enhancing their care and welfare, noted Dr. Kate Lewis.
Pets
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philosophy
fromAeon
1 month ago

Do button-pushing dogs have something new to say about language? | Aeon Videos

Researchers are revisiting animal communication studies with innovative and ethical methods, especially focusing on dogs' abilities to use push-button devices for communication.
#dog-behavior
#bonobos
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Bonobos may combine words in ways previously thought unique to humans

Bonobos exhibit complex vocalizations that combine calls to create meaningful phrases, challenging the uniqueness of human language.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Bonobos may combine words in ways previously thought unique to humans

Bonobos exhibit complex vocalizations that combine calls to create meaningful phrases, challenging the uniqueness of human language.
#ai-in-research
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

These Monkeys Call One Another by Name

Marmosets are the first nonhuman primates confirmed to use name-like vocal labels for communication, suggesting that naming behavior may be common in other species.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Human gene variant alters the voices of mice

The genetic change produced differences in vocal behavior was "really exciting," says Erich Jarvis, emphasizing its significance in understanding the evolution of speech.
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