The traditional approach to measuring animal intelligence, based on human language skills, may be flawed in a world driven by emotion. Words may not capture the depth of animals’ emotional lives and thought processes. Prioritizing emotional connection over verbal communication can unlock a deeper understanding of our animal companions, bridging the gap between humans and other creatures.
Tag: animal social behavior
How to Safely Deal With Wild Animals in NYC
So, there’s a bat in your apartment. Or a racoon on your fire escape. Or a dolphin on the beach. Who’re you going to call?
The puzzle of play
The purpose of play — for children, monkeys, rats or meerkats — has proved surprisingly hard to pin down. Scientists continue to toss around
Japan’s monkeys wash their potatoes and ride deer like horses
Primatologists want the public to know more about Japanese macaques, so they’re writing a book to show off the monkeys’ sometimes quirky behavior.Conducting research in
Penguins arrested again after staging a sushi bar invasion
Police arrested two penguins in a sushi bar invasion, this week, according to a story in USA Today.