Do horses remember old friends they haven’t seen in years? And if so, how do they react? Do they have emotions? In 2012, Sue Blagburn repurchased Arthur. She had raised the thoroughbred when he was a foal, but had to sell him in 2008. Before Arthur left, he had two special playmates, William and Harry. William had been with Arthur since they were foals and Harry joined … [Read more...] about Horse Makes Emotional Reunion With Two Long-Lost Friends After 4 Years
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Parrots use tokens as currency to help their friends purchase food
Parrots are known for their intelligence and social behavior, and a recent study has shed new light on just how complex their interactions with each other can be. Researchers have discovered that some species of parrots use tokens as currency, sharing them with their pals so they can purchase food from a vending machine. The study, conducted by researchers at the … [Read more...] about Parrots use tokens as currency to help their friends purchase food
These Giant Tarantulas Are Best Friends With Little Frogs, And Their Bond Is One Of Nature’s Most Beautiful
It may appear counterintuitive that an 8-inch wide defensive tarantula would choose to share its life and burrow with a half-inch slimy frog, yet nature permits the most beneficial relationships to evolve between the most unexpected species. Several types of interesting biological interactions occur between different species in nature, although the most common ones are … [Read more...] about These Giant Tarantulas Are Best Friends With Little Frogs, And Their Bond Is One Of Nature’s Most Beautiful
A Group of Friends at The Park Discovers the Tiniest puppy hiding in the grass
Someone had just left him there — but he has the best family now! A group of friends were walking their dogs through an Oklahoma park one morning when they saw a little puppy laying in the grass. He was really emaciated, had some patches of fur gone, and appeared dejected. However, as soon as he recognized the group, he brightened up and began to follow them — and they … [Read more...] about A Group of Friends at The Park Discovers the Tiniest puppy hiding in the grass
Mahe, The Autistic Assistant dog, Never Leaves His Friend’s Side, Even When He is in The Hospital
Mahe follows James Isaac wherever he goes, even into the boy's hospital bed. The autistic 9-year-old Wellington youngster relies on the black labrador to keep him secure and peaceful. James is mute and avoids touch and eye contact with his family. But he'll happily curl up with Mahe. "And for Mahe, James is his best friend; he is all about James," Michelle Isaac, … [Read more...] about Mahe, The Autistic Assistant dog, Never Leaves His Friend’s Side, Even When He is in The Hospital