Picture a mind tuned to echoes, a brain that reads the sea like a living library. For decades, scientists have wondered whether dolphins, with their complex social lives and acoustic wizardry, might illuminate how intelligence evolves. The mystery is irresistible: two very different bodies – flippers versus hands – yet striking overlaps in curiosity, play, ...
A new study from Eötvös Loránd University suggests that dogs may understand natural human speech more effectively than Augmentative Interspecies Communication (AIC) buttons, which have gained popularity on social media. Researchers tested how dogs responded to familiar verbal cues using direct human speech, loudspeaker recordings, and AIC buttons, revealing significant differences in comprehension. How Dogs ...
New research reveals that chimpanzees drum rhythmically, using distinct patterns that vary between different groups. Scientists believe these drumming behaviors may provide insights into the evolutionary origins of human musicality, suggesting that rhythmic communication existed in a common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees. How Chimpanzees Use Drumming Chimpanzees produce low-frequency sounds by drumming on buttress ...
Kanzi, a world-famous bonobo who astonished researchers with his linguistic and tool-making abilities, has passed away at the age of 44. His groundbreaking achievements challenged long-held beliefs about animal cognition and language, forever changing the way scientists view primate intelligence. A Remarkable Journey Kanzi’s journey into the scientific spotlight began at the Great Ape Trust ...
In a groundbreaking behavioral study, wild orcas—apex predators revered for their intelligence—have been observed voluntarily offering prey to humans in multiple parts of the world. Published in the Journal of Comparative Psychology, the research compiles 34 encounters from California to Patagonia, reshaping our understanding of marine mammal social behavior and interspecies interactions. A Study of ...
Suhail Ahmed
Suhail Ahmed
