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…
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…
I Too have a Purpose: New Evidence of Animal Consciousness
Rhesus monkey passing the mirror tests for self-recognition…
What are you really saying?
Sometimes communicating with our peers can be a task, especially when they are someone we don’t know personally. Here at…
Should I Flee or Fight? The First Lines of Defense in Cane Toads
It’s no secret that every animal has a predator that they work hard to avoid. To do this, animals display…
Screaming Marmosets: How Marmosets Can Save Each Other From Predators
Have you ever wondered if animals can communicate with each other? If they had a language of their own? Researchers…
“Vocal matching: the what, the why and the how”
Vocal matching is used by many species for mating purposes, warning of danger, and general communication. This requires animals to…
Tiger Moms Step Aside: You Won’t Believe Which Animal Is the New Top Mom
Snakes. From the Bible to pop culture, snakes are perceived as cold and soulless creatures slithering from one prey to…
