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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At the zoo
While for most people zoos are mainly a source of entertainment, they also serve an educational role. Here is what you can learn at the zoo.
Read moreDo bats know the speed of sound from birth or do they have to learn it?
Most bats use echolocation to orient themselves in space. This means that they produce high-frequency sounds and can judge the distance of obstacles that reflected […]
Read moreDid you know that dolphins know when they do not know?
When I was younger, I watched “Who wants to be a millionaire?” on TV sometimes. You probably know this program or one like it, in […]
Read moreDid you know that adoption also occurs in animals?
Adoption – that is, the exclusive care for someone else’s offspring (especially after the mother’s death) – occurs in many mammals, such as chimpanzees, dolphins, […]
Read moreDid you know that domestic cats… ?
This time I will give some information about the behavior of domestic cats that I think is interesting and less widely known. I’ll describe the […]
Read moreDid you know that wild mice that live near people are better at solving problems?
Human activity is transforming the environment so much that many animal species are losing their place to live. But there are also a minority of […]
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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 […]
Read moreDid you know that rats’ tails feel nice?
Many people are creeped out by rats’ tails. They think that they are grose and hairless. The former may be a matter of taste, but […]
Read moreDid you know that wolves can’t make puppy eyes?
Even if you have never had a dog you’ve probably seen one make an expression like the one in the photo above. Dogs can raise […]
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