Some years ago, I went with my students to a dairy farm. When we entered the building in which the cows were kept at that […]
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Animals learning tricks
In this anniversary post, instead of going more in-depth into one specific case, I decided to show you some examples of what animals can learn – how flexible animal learning (and cognition) can be.
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The hidden depths of carp
It’s Christmas. In Poland, where I come from, the biggest celebration is the Christmas Eve dinner. Many families eat the same traditional dishes every year, […]
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Do sharks see optical illusions?
I really like optical illusions: interesting effects such as parallel straight lines looking like curves, or the identical lines looking longer or shorter depending on […]
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Did you know that opening waste bins is a cultural trait in cockatoos?
I’ve written before about animal culture. I’ve also written about animals’ adaptation to urban life. This time I write about both: animal culture that is an adaptation to urban life.
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Did you know that bumblebees find efficient ways to move a ball to a target?
Have you ever watched a bumblebee collecting nectar from flowers? At first sight, this does not seem like a very difficult task, requiring sophisticated cognitive […]
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Rats in action 2 / Szczury w akcji 2
After a handful of attempts (for video of the first trials see here) my rats figured out how to open my LEGO puzzle boxes. It […]
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Did you know that humpback whales have seasonal hit songs?
Most likely you have heard birds singing. But have you heard whale song? In some whale species, for example humpbacks, male sing, probably for similar […]
Read moreDid you know that rats can learn to play hide-and-seek?
Many pets like to play, not only when they are young. But have you ever played hide-and-seek with one? And I’m not talking about only […]
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Did you know that great tits are conformists and can form traditions?
Probably everyone in Europe is familiar with this little bird – great tit. And the winter is a great period to observe them as they […]
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