It sounds like folklore, but science says otherwise. A wild crow that has never seen you, never been trapped by you, and never been threatened by you can still recognize your face and react aggressively—simply because its parents taught it that you are dangerous. This remarkable discovery comes from research led by John Marzluff at the University of Washington. Scientists … [Read more...] about Crows Remember Human Faces for Years — And Pass Their Grudges to the Next Generation
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Monkey Business: Capuchins Learn to Use Money and Gamble in Groundbreaking Study
Monkeys may be more intelligent than we give them credit for. In a groundbreaking study, capuchin monkeys were taught to use money to buy treats, and they quickly learned how to budget and even gamble. The study, conducted by researchers at Yale University, involved teaching a group of capuchin monkeys to exchange silver discs for food. The monkeys quickly learned to use the … [Read more...] about Monkey Business: Capuchins Learn to Use Money and Gamble in Groundbreaking Study
The Intelligence of Cephalopods: Solving Complex Problems with Ease
Cephalopods are a group of marine animals that include octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish. These creatures are known for their impressive intelligence, which allows them to solve complex problems and understand their environment better than most other animals in the ocean. One such example of the intelligence of cephalopods can be seen in a test where an octopus is shown … [Read more...] about The Intelligence of Cephalopods: Solving Complex Problems with Ease
Koko the Gorilla, a Linguistic Pioneer, Passes Away at 46
Koko, the western lowland gorilla who became world-famous for her use of sign language, died in her sleep on June 19, 2018, at the Gorilla Foundation's preserve in California's Santa Cruz Mountains. She was 46. A Linguistic Prodigy Born Hanabi-ko — Japanese for "fireworks child," a nod to her July 4, 1971 birthdate — Koko was born at the San Francisco Zoo and … [Read more...] about Koko the Gorilla, a Linguistic Pioneer, Passes Away at 46