A new study finds peeing is contagious among chimpanzeesUrination behavior among captive chimpanzees is found to be contagious, revealing intriguing social behaviors in primates.
Breaking Down Barriers with Modern ConservationistsThe conservationist narrative is evolving, emphasizing diverse perspectives and the stories of unique individuals in the field.
What a 1970 experiment reveals about the possibility and perils of 'head transplants' | Aeon VideosRobert J White's controversial monkey transplant experiment aimed to explore the mind-body problem and offer insights for future human surgeries.
Pythons Have Surprising Social LivesBall pythons exhibit surprising social behaviors contrary to long-held beliefs of their solitary nature.
Cat brains age like ours - and could help scientists to understand cognitive declineResearch on aging should consider diverse animal models like cats rather than relying solely on laboratory mice for insights into human cognitive decline.
Guest column | I taught rats to drive, but they taught me to enjoy the rideRats can learn complex driving skills through operant conditioning, revealing insights into animal behavior and skill acquisition.
Cat brains age like ours - and could help scientists to understand cognitive declineResearch on aging should consider diverse animal models like cats rather than relying solely on laboratory mice for insights into human cognitive decline.
Guest column | I taught rats to drive, but they taught me to enjoy the rideRats can learn complex driving skills through operant conditioning, revealing insights into animal behavior and skill acquisition.
Scientists kill 192 million lab mice each year. Is there a better way?Chronic stress and anxiety are induced in lab mice to study stress effects and develop anti-anxiety medications for humans.
Is the Moon Driving My Cat Insane?Cats exhibit peculiar behaviors that some owners connect to lunar phases, though scientific evidence remains inconclusive.
One-shot entorhinal maps enable flexible navigation in novel environments - NatureAnimal experiments followed strict ethical guidelines at Stanford University, utilizing 22 C57BL/6 mice across various experimental protocols.
Is YOUR dog gifted? Scientists reveal 2 key signs your pet is specialSome dogs can remember the names of objects for at least two years, indicating exceptional memory retention capabilities.
A study finds that dogs can smell your stress and make decisions accordinglyDogs can detect and are influenced by the smell of human stress, impacting their emotions and decisions.
Is CBD Safe for Cats and Dogs?CBD, non-psychoactive cannabis ingredient, showing promising results in treating pet ailments. Positive outcomes seen in case reports and rigorous trials with placebos.
Animal research is not always king: researchers should explore the alternativesTechnological advances can reduce the numbers of laboratory animals used in studies if carefully validated.
Your Body Is Awash In Microplastics - Should You Be Worried?Plastic particles are widespread and potentially harmful, especially nanoplastics which can impact development in animals like chickens.