Animal intelligence
Octopus That Changes Color While Sleeping Might Be Dreaming, Scientist Says
"If she is dreaming, this is a dramatic moment. You could almost narrate the body changes and narrate the dream," the scientist said.
Male Dolphins Make Friends Through Shared Interests, Just like Humans
Researchers investigated a unique group of dolphins in Western Australia which use sponges as tools to forage for food.
Orcas Have Personalities Similar to Humans
Killer whales live in highly complex societies, much like humans.
Great Tits on TV Can Teach Birds Not to Eat Gross Bugs
If a bird sees their friend spitting out an insect, it's safe to assume that insect is gross.
Scientists to Eavesdrop on Crows Conversations
A noisy flock of crows gathers in the mornings and evenings on a University of Washington rooftop. What are they saying?
Pigeons have abstract intelligence
The humble urban birds scored as well as primates in an intelligence test.
Dogs Have More Neurons Than Cats
Also, carnivores don't have more neurons than herbivores.
Sheep Recognize Celebrities, Each Other
More animal cognition research shows that they can recognize Barack Obama and Emma Watson.
Elephant Paintings Sell for Hundreds of Dollars
"I only help her with changing the brushes," says her owner.
Beluga Moves in With Dolphins, Learns Their Language
This bulbous-headed animal had to learn to fit in with her sleeker cousins.
Cow Science suggests Intelligence, Emotion, Personality
Cows perform complex tasks, are social, and have different personalities.
Dolphins Have Humanlike Cultures and Giant Brains
Dolphins are helping science understand the connection between brain size and culture.
Ravens Can Plan Ahead and Use Tools as Well as Apes
New research shows ravens are actually better at bartering than several apes, including chimps.
Turtles 'Talk' to Each Other, Parents Call Out to Offspring
The animals vocalizations are difficult to hear, and they don't talk very much.