From chickens to humans, animals think “bouba” sounds round

The initial finding dates all the way back to 1947, when someone discovered that people associated some word-like sounds with ...

Australian sea lion pups learn diving and foraging skills from their mothers

Research from Adelaide University and the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) has shown for the first ...

Rare gifted word-learner dogs like to share their toys

This time around, the group recruited 10 GWL dogs and 21 non-GWL dogs, all border collies, since this is the most common ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Can Apes Play Pretend? What Scientists Learned From Having Imaginary ‘Tea Parties’ With Kanzi the Bonobo

The study focused on Kanzi, a language-trained bonobo who died in March 2025 at the age of 44. Ape Initiative.
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98 endearingly derpy animals that can brighten even the worst day

Animals might be the world’s best natural stress-relievers, and for good reason. No matter what they’re doing, they bring ...

Name of Arizona Zoo’s New Baby Pygmy Hippo Revealed on TODAY

Arizona’s Wildlife World Zoo has revealed the name of its new baby pygmy hippo after receiving thousands of votes from ...
Science Daily

'Dim-witted' pigeons use the same principles as AI to solve tasks

A new study provides evidence that pigeons tackle some problems just as artificial intelligence would -- allowing them to solve difficult tasks that would vex humans. A new study provides evidence ...