animal behavior

A chimpanzee holds a grey blanket up in a tree.

From fashion to tools, animal behaviors are often surprisingly human

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New research has shown that behaviors previously thought to be unique to humans may not really be. Many human behaviors and abilities such as stylistic fashion and the use of fire are starting to be observed in the animal kingdom, leading scientists to question what we thought we knew about animal behavior.

Homo-Thespian

Arts, Culture & Media
Bats flying near Bracken Cave, Texas.

For the future of self-driving technology, look to … bats?

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A fire ant.

How fire ants manage to build ‘Eiffel Tower’-like structures using their own bodies

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The World

What’s in a dog breed? Less than you might think

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