Although examples of similar behavior from non-human animals have been found before, known examples are from invertebrates, or in very restricted locations.

From depressed polar bears to charismatic pandas, conservationists have used anthropomorphism, or the practice of attributing human qualities to non-human subjects, to garner public support for ...

New research looks at years of studies into whether non-human animals have a similar sense of fairness Date: December 12, 2024 ... for example, they are passed over for a sought-after snack.

He also researches non-human animals to better understand what makes humans special. Our sense of fairness in distributing resources may be a key reason we were able to build shelters, ... Examples ...

A new study co-led by Griffith University has highlighted extreme examples—such as orangutan kickboxing for the entertainment ...

Chimpanzees at a sanctuary in Zambia have been found to have developed the “seemingly pointless” behavior of dangling blades of grass from their ear holes and their behinds, according to a new study.

Non-human animals’ cultural knowledge is relatively stagnant. ... for example, with respect to language, which can be employed very fluidly to accommodate and adapt to a wide range of factors.

Key points. Animals are often used as points of comparison when talking about AI and the possibility of its consciousness. Animals used to be thought of as non-conscious, pre-programmed "machines ...

It is the first case in the scientific record of a non-human animal using a plant with proven therapeutic properties on an open wound. ... Gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos, for example, ...