Rapid Vocal Recognition in Fur Seal Moms and Pups
Within hours of birth, seal mothers and pups can recognize each other’s voices.
December 13th Psychology Today
Cephalopods Can Pass a Cognitive Test Designed For Human Children
Last year, a test of cephalopod smarts reinforced how important it is for us humans to not underestimate animal intelligence.
November 29th Science Alert
Physics study shows that sheep flocks alternate their leader and achieve collective intelligence
Essentially, the researchers’ finding suggest that while moving in flocks, sheep alternate between the role of leader and follower.
November 17th PHYS ORG
Book Excerpt from The Creative Lives of Animals
Animals create. Some use their intelligence, self-awareness, and flexibility, three essentials for creativity, to build homes.
October 17th The Scientist
Ultrasonic begging calls and odor cues elicit helping behavior from fellow rats.
October 13th Psychology Today
Rethinking Intelligence In A More-Than-Human World
If we humans are going to gain a better understanding of the vibrant world around us — and the damage we are doing to it — we’re going to need a new conception of nonhuman intelligence.
September 8th NOEMA
Scientists are using machine learning to eavesdrop on naked mole rats, fruit bats, crows and whales — and to communicate back.
August 30th New York Times
Talia Lakshmi Kolluri’s debut collection roars, screeches and stuns
August 30th, High Country News
Earth Species Project: AI to decode animal languages
The Californian organization Earth Species Project wants to decipher the language of animals. Artificial intelligence is supposed to make this possible
August 13th, 2022, MIXED
What’s so great about human intelligence?
August 4, 2022 BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Justin Gregg on themes from his new book, ‘If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity’
Penguins adapt their voices to sound like their companions – new study
August 2, 2022, THE CONVERSATION
A new book argues that dreams are a portal to animal consciousness
July 18, 2022, THE ATLANTIC
