Gifted dogs can learn the names of toys incredibly quickly. One genius dog has learned the names of a hundred toys according to scientists who conducted an experiment on bright dogs to see how fast they could learn. The dogs took part in the Genius …
The American Kennel Club agrees that dogs have extraordinary senses and are able to pick up what to us are unknown forms and energies. They admit that this is a mystery to them. Dr. Desmond Morris in his book DOG WATCHING, published in 1996, provides …
It looks to me that this elephant turns and thanks the JCB for helping him get out of the muddy hole in which he trapped. He head butts the machine but I can only believe that this was a friendly gesture before turning and jogging …
A study by researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Germany has concluded that dogs are able to understand the reasons behind the actions of their owners. This is called the ‘theory of mind’ by the experts. They can tell the difference between a person …
Dogs can rely more on their own judgement than the directions of a human who is misleading them. In a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, researchers at the University of Vienna have concluded that dogs can rely on …
STUDY – NEWS – COMMENT – ANALYSIS: Researchers say that male dolphins can hold a grudge because they can remember those dolphins who are likely to help them when they need help and those that don’t. In classify other dolphins in this way they decide …
Humans are learning that animals are smarter than we thought they were. This is leading to greater sensitivity and respect towards animals but it is an incredibly slow process. There are some remarkable stories of animal intelligence. However, does this translate to self-awareness or self-consciousness? …
We know that humans adopt children through adoption services because their parents are unable to look after their own children for whatever reason. It’s a well structured process. But animals do it as well. An unusual story about a female bonobo ape adopting a youngster …
Cuttlefish have to ability to exercise self-control which is used to attain a better reward than if they have sought immediate gratification. There is a test which finds out if kids are going to live fruitful lives and perhaps be leaders. They are presented with …
