Programs to reintroduce locally extinct species are increasingly taking into account the behavior of the individuals being released
To improve their position in the hierarchy, many ape species have to form coalitions to seize power
Studying how other primates play can help us understand why male children prefer toys that have wheels
The ‘Labroides dimidiatus’ takes care of its reputation by providing a personalized service to its clients, has a long-term memory, caresses predators, changes sex and recognizes itself in the mirror
Several studies indicate that older people show a tendency to reduce negative emotions, something that also occurs in chimpanzees
A study has found that dogs are in a more positive emotional state when they are involved with games that require the use of smell
A recent study has shown that the development of communication in chimpanzees is similar to that of children
Great apes, elephants and dolphins stand out for their altruistic, selfless behaviors
Species that live in social groups have different ways of communicating preferences
Some animal species learn to recognize predators and modify their behavior to survive before they hatch
A new study indicates that they can, but only when they share the magician’s motor skills
A famous study once suggested that monkeys recognize inequity, but recent research shows otherwise
The study of this unique fish, whose males are born to become mere reproductive appendages of the females, could help save lives
According to the research, the most dominant primates influence the social learning biases of the rest of the group, who will alter their behavior to gain greater acceptance
It’s commonly thought that most primates aren’t able to speak because of their vocal anatomy, but we now know it’s because of neural connections
Scientists are beginning to understand human-feline communication, but there’s still a long way to go
Research on the brain lateralization of other species provides insights into their emotions
Approximately 5% of animal species have the ability to change sex throughout their lives to maximize reproductive success
Animals employ a variety of methods when it comes to mating, leading scientists to question the idea of mammals and birds remaining faithful to one partner
Plovers are known to use deception to protect their nests, while crows can hide visual information just like a magician