Embryos that learn inside the egg
Some animal species learn to recognize predators and modify their behavior to survive before they hatch
Can monkeys be fooled by magic tricks?
A new study indicates that they can, but only when they share the magician’s motor skills
The long-running debate about whether animals understand fairness
A famous study once suggested that monkeys recognize inequity, but recent research shows otherwise
Anglerfish, the amazing sexual parasites of the abyss
The study of this unique fish, whose males are born to become mere reproductive appendages of the females, could help save lives
New study of grooming behavior shows chimpanzees have ‘influencers’ too
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
If parrots can talk, why can’t monkeys?
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
Your cat knows you’re talking to it, but does it understand you?
Scientists are beginning to understand human-feline communication, but there’s still a long way to go
Like humans, animals also have asymmetrical brains
Research on the brain lateralization of other species provides insights into their emotions
Animals that change sex: How and why do they do it?
Approximately 5% of animal species have the ability to change sex throughout their lives to maximize reproductive success
Does it make sense to talk about monogamy in nature?
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
Avian intelligence: Do birds understand (and avail themselves of) magic?
Plovers are known to use deception to protect their nests, while crows can hide visual information just like a magician
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