Monkey See, Monkey Don’t: Wild American Crows Learn from Others Mistakes
Humans have always had a complex relationship with crows. In popular culture, crows are portrayed as agricultural pests, but also…
You talk like a girl! Is Your Voice Holding you Back from Success?
Women and men have distinct vocal differences. Typically women speak with a higher pitch tone, where as men speak with…
Can we look at primate communication to learn more about human speech?
When you hear the word “communicate,” what do you think of? Do you think of people talking into cell phones?…
How Your Kids Could Be Stopping You from Being the Coolest Version of Yourself
We all like to think that in a moment of danger, we would immediately recall every summer karate class or…
Who rules the world? Toads.
Using organisms to control for pests is a type of biocontrol. While there have been many success stories, there are…
Are squirrels the best alarm clock?
Alarm calling in response to the presence of predators is a phenomenon that has been previously recognized. This tactic is…
Monkey see, can monkey do?
Vocal development is extremely vital in any species, as it is something that is used throughout one’s lifespan. Vocal development…
Are Monkeys the New Grammar Nazis?
Do you think it is possible for animals to learn syntax and grammar rules, and even more so that they…
Should you be scared? Ask a rodent!
A core component of behavioral research is the use of animal models; but how much can these models actually tell…
Time to Fly the Coop: Varying alarm calls in Japanese Great Tit
Mammals are not the only ones who are able to think flexibly in order to survive. Birds are capable of…
