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Robot 'Wavy Dave' Fools Crabs, Gets Attacked in Mating Claw Contest
A 3D-printed robot crab named “Wavy Dave” was deployed among real fiddler crabs in Portugal to mimic mating displays. The study revealed surprising reactions—rival males waved longer, avoided conflict with larger claws, and even attacked the robot. These findings offer new insights into how crabs adjust their courtship behavior in response to...
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20-Year Study Reveals Female Gorillas Never Forget Their Friends
A 20-year study on mountain gorillas reveals that female gorillas form lasting emotional ties with each other.
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Insects Listen When Plants Talk, Finds Israeli Study
There is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, researchers at Tel Aviv University said on Tuesday, opening a new frontier in the study of acoustic communication in nature
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AI May Soon Let You Talk To Your Pet, Says New Research Initiative
The London School of Economics is launching a 4 million pounds research centre focused on animal consciousness. One of its key aims is to explore how AI can help humans communicate with their pets, while also examining the ethical risks involved.
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Extreme Heat Could Raise Death Risk For Pet Dogs By 10%, Warns Study
A new study led by UNSW Sydney warns that extreme heat significantly increases the risk of death in pet dogs, raising fresh concerns about the impact of climate change on animals.
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Drones Find Orcas Crafting Tools Out Of Kelp, Using Them For Grooming
The more we learn about orcas, the more remarkable they are. These giant dolphins are the oceans true apex predator, preying on great white sharks and other lesser predators.
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Fish Endure Intense Pain Up To 20 Minutes When Killed, New Study Finds
The findings also showed that stuffing fish in ice slurry after catching them could cause even greater pain.
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Faces You Hear? Dolphin 'Signature Whistles' Might Be What Facial Expressions Are To Us
Bottlenose dolphins live in complex societies where each animal has a small number of closely connected individuals and a larger number of looser associates (not dissimilar to our own social networks).
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What The Hidden Rhythms Of Orangutan Calls Tell Us About Language
In the dense forests of Indonesia, you can hear strange and haunting sounds. At first, these calls may seem like a random collection of noises but my rhythmic analyses reveal a different story.
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Anti-Environmentalism Is On The Rise But It Is Full Of Contradictions
Environmental damage is an everyday reality: unpredictable weather, the collapse of animal and insect populations, and a range of other challenges are not just on the TV, they are outside the window.
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This AI Tool May Help Translate Your Dog's Barks Into Human Language
The translation tool works by collecting various types of data from a target animal, including "voice, body language, behavioural changes".
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Scientists Discover Simple Technique To Bond With Cats
Researchers have identified a simple technique to improve human-cat bonding: narrowing eyes and blinking slowly, which makes cats more approachable and receptive.
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Covid-19 Likely Originated From Wildlife Trade, Not Lab Leak, Researchers Claim
A new genetic study suggests Covid-19 likely originated from the wildlife trade, specifically in Wuhan's markets, rather than a lab leak.
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Cuttlefish May Communicate Using Tentacle Waves, Study Finds
Cuttlefish are known to use more than color-changing and posture to communicate — new research suggests they wave their tentacles to send signals. Scientists at École Normale Supérieure observed four distinct wave patterns and found cuttlefish respond both visually and through water vibrations. With plans to use AI and robotics to decode these ...
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US Man Endures Over 200 Snakebites To Create The Ultimate Antivenom From His Blood
Antibodies found in Tim Friede's blood have now been shown to protect against fatal doses from a wide range of species in animal tests.
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Robot 'Wavy Dave' Fools Crabs, Gets Attacked in Mating Claw Contest
A 3D-printed robot crab named “Wavy Dave” was deployed among real fiddler crabs in Portugal to mimic mating displays. The study revealed surprising reactions—rival males waved longer, avoided conflict with larger claws, and even attacked the robot. These findings offer new insights into how crabs adjust their courtship behavior in response to...
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20-Year Study Reveals Female Gorillas Never Forget Their Friends
A 20-year study on mountain gorillas reveals that female gorillas form lasting emotional ties with each other.
-
Insects Listen When Plants Talk, Finds Israeli Study
There is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, researchers at Tel Aviv University said on Tuesday, opening a new frontier in the study of acoustic communication in nature
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AI May Soon Let You Talk To Your Pet, Says New Research Initiative
The London School of Economics is launching a 4 million pounds research centre focused on animal consciousness. One of its key aims is to explore how AI can help humans communicate with their pets, while also examining the ethical risks involved.
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Extreme Heat Could Raise Death Risk For Pet Dogs By 10%, Warns Study
A new study led by UNSW Sydney warns that extreme heat significantly increases the risk of death in pet dogs, raising fresh concerns about the impact of climate change on animals.
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Drones Find Orcas Crafting Tools Out Of Kelp, Using Them For Grooming
The more we learn about orcas, the more remarkable they are. These giant dolphins are the oceans true apex predator, preying on great white sharks and other lesser predators.
-
Fish Endure Intense Pain Up To 20 Minutes When Killed, New Study Finds
The findings also showed that stuffing fish in ice slurry after catching them could cause even greater pain.
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Faces You Hear? Dolphin 'Signature Whistles' Might Be What Facial Expressions Are To Us
Bottlenose dolphins live in complex societies where each animal has a small number of closely connected individuals and a larger number of looser associates (not dissimilar to our own social networks).
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What The Hidden Rhythms Of Orangutan Calls Tell Us About Language
In the dense forests of Indonesia, you can hear strange and haunting sounds. At first, these calls may seem like a random collection of noises but my rhythmic analyses reveal a different story.
-
Anti-Environmentalism Is On The Rise But It Is Full Of Contradictions
Environmental damage is an everyday reality: unpredictable weather, the collapse of animal and insect populations, and a range of other challenges are not just on the TV, they are outside the window.
-
This AI Tool May Help Translate Your Dog's Barks Into Human Language
The translation tool works by collecting various types of data from a target animal, including "voice, body language, behavioural changes".
-
Scientists Discover Simple Technique To Bond With Cats
Researchers have identified a simple technique to improve human-cat bonding: narrowing eyes and blinking slowly, which makes cats more approachable and receptive.
-
Covid-19 Likely Originated From Wildlife Trade, Not Lab Leak, Researchers Claim
A new genetic study suggests Covid-19 likely originated from the wildlife trade, specifically in Wuhan's markets, rather than a lab leak.
-
Cuttlefish May Communicate Using Tentacle Waves, Study Finds
Cuttlefish are known to use more than color-changing and posture to communicate — new research suggests they wave their tentacles to send signals. Scientists at École Normale Supérieure observed four distinct wave patterns and found cuttlefish respond both visually and through water vibrations. With plans to use AI and robotics to decode these ...
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US Man Endures Over 200 Snakebites To Create The Ultimate Antivenom From His Blood
Antibodies found in Tim Friede's blood have now been shown to protect against fatal doses from a wide range of species in animal tests.
