Category Archives: Animal Behaviour

All 8 Species of Bear (+7 Subspecies You Haven’t Heard Of)

There are 8 species of bear found on 4 of the 7 continents. From the gigantic polar bears of the Arctic to the tiny sun bears of Southeast Asia, the Ursidae family also contains many interesting subspecies featuring a wide … Continue reading

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r/Damnthatsinteresting – Goats go up a steep wall

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r/Damnthatsinteresting – This elephant pretends to eat a women’s hat, but then gives it back.

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Video by bkizzle30 on TikTok

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Shout out to one of my friends…

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Rondônia, Brazil

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Octopuses, Lobsters, and Crabs Seen as Sentient Beings in New UK Law | My Modern Met

By Arnesia Young on November 24, 2021 Photo: Diane Picchiottino “The science is now clear that decapods and cephalopods can feel pain and therefore it is only right they are covered by this vital piece of legislation.”   Though octopuses … Continue reading

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How animal uses of fire help to illuminate human pyrocognition | Aeon Essays

Far from being hardwired to flee fire, some animals use it to their own ends, helping us understand our own pyrocognition Japanese macaques surround a bonfire on a cold winter’s day. Photo courtesy Raquel Costa   Ivo Jacobs is a … Continue reading

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For Some Animals, The World Moves in Slow-Motion

Does your cat have a concept of time? Is it different from a snapping turtle’s? Scientists study how animals process sensory information to figure out how they experience time. Spoilers: human kids and adults might experience time differently too! Hosted … Continue reading

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TikTok Shows Motorcyclist Befriending Thirsty Armadillo on Highway | My Modern Met

By Emma Taggart on October 18, 2021 This little armadillo was grateful he shared his water. Armadillos are strange yet wonderful creatures. The species is named after a Spanish word meaning “little armored one” which is apt considering armadillos are … Continue reading

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