Category Archives: Animal Behaviour

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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Wild Elk Is Finally Freed From Tire Stuck Around Its Neck for 2+ Years | My Modern Met

By Emma Taggart on October 14, 2021 This is an incredible story with a happy ending. There are countless instances in which sea creatures get tangled in plastic waste; sadly, land animals also face the danger of man-made objects in … Continue reading

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Tree huggers of Pench National Park, India

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Humpback whale rescue!

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Orphaned Gorilla Whose “Selfie” Went Viral Dies in the Arms of Her Longtime Caretaker

By Jessica Stewart on October 8, 2021 “It was Ndakasi’s sweet nature and intelligence that helped me to understand the connection between humans and Great Apes.”   The world has lost another bright light with the death of orphaned mountain … Continue reading

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Emma Marris: Are wild animals really “wild”? | TED

Human activity is affecting the planet in dramatic, unsustainable ways — including destroying the habitats of wild animals. Considering our obligation to care for the creatures we’ve impacted, environmental writer Emma Marris dives into the ethics of wildlife management, zoos … Continue reading

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Five Surprisingly Clever City Animals | How Extra

From the extraordinary to the extravagant, nature nerd Dr Ann Jones uncovers and debunks surprising animal behaviour caught on camera in the city. Subscribe to ABC Science YouTube 👉 https://ab.co/2YFO4Go Have you ever wondered why cockatoos are raiding your wheelie … Continue reading

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