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ELEPHANT BEHAVIOR STUDY
In 2024, eastern garter snakes passed a scent-based self-recognition test: 24 snakes investigated their own altered scent, suggesting self-recognitionRecent studies reveal that eastern garter snakes exhibit self-recognition through scent detection rather than through mirrors. This intrigu...- In 2024, African elephants in Kenya were found using name-like calls for one another; a model identified the intended recipient 27.5% of the time at Samburu and AmboseliRecent studies reveal that wild African elephants in Kenya utilize distinct vocalizations to communicate with one another, showcasing their...
- 11 captive elephants were released into the wild. Five years later, researchers found thisScience News: In an inspiring wild elephant conservation story, South Africa released 11 elephants after years in captivity, and a five-yea...
- 120-million-year-old footprints reveal colossal dinosaurs turned central Mongolia into a bustling prehistoric crossroadsFossilized footprints from 120 million years ago reveal a busy dinosaur ecosystem in Mongolia. Giant sauropods and large theropods traverse...
- Octopuses just passed a mirror challenge few expected; scientists found they could use reflections to locate hidden prey in 73% of trialsIn a groundbreaking discovery, octopuses have demonstrated an ability previously thought exclusive to vertebrates: using mirrors for naviga...
- Elephant encounters: Scientists tracked elephants for 19 years in Botswana and found that year-long droughts pushed them toward human settlements, raising the risk of dangerous encountersAfrican elephants are increasingly venturing closer to human settlements as prolonged droughts persist, a new study reveals. Research from ...
- Why scientists are racing to protect animal traditions before they disappearWildlife conservation is shifting focus. Experts now emphasize preserving animal traditions, behavior, and social skills. This new approach...
- Why Elephants Sometimes Walk Away From Water, Even When They’re ThirstyElephants do not always drink when they find water. They assess water quality, avoiding contaminated sources. Human presence and predators ...
- Why Lions and Hyenas Might Not Hate Each Other as Much as We ThinkNew research reveals lions and hyenas share a complex bond beyond rivalry. Scientists observe instances of tolerance and even cooperation b...
- Elephants Don’t Just Walk Away From Death; What They Do Instead Feels Uncomfortably HumanElephants display remarkable emotional responses to death. Studies reveal they recognize their own kind and interact with deceased members....
- When life gets repetitive, R. Madhavan shows how baby elephants can bring back the fearless curiosity that adulthood weakensR. Madhavan recently shared an Instagram story featuring baby elephants, highlighting their playful curiosity and clumsy adventures. The po...
- A New Look at Animal Social Networks Is Revealing Surprising Patterns No One ExpectedAnimals rarely live alone; social structures are vital for survival, influencing feeding, predator avoidance, and reproduction. From fluid ...
- How Do Elephants Mourn? Inside the Silent Rituals Seen in the WildElephants show remarkable responses when one of their own dies. They gather, touch the body, and revisit the site. Researchers observe that...
- Scientists Discover Elephants Use “Names” — And They Actually Respond When CalledElephants may use 'names' to address each other, new research suggests. Scientists found that wild African savanna elephants use specific v...
- It Looks Fake, Until Science Explains Why Animals Do ItSurprising animal actions often appear staged but are actually practical. Science reveals that these behaviors demonstrate intelligence, co...
- Shovel-Tusked Elephants’ Teeth Puzzle Solved by PaleontologistsShovel-tusked elephants, once an evolutionary puzzle, are now understood to have used their unique tusks and teeth to efficiently process s...
- Elephants found using human style communication to 'talk' in new researchA new study published in Royal Society Open Science has revealed that elephants use intentional gestures to communicate, a behavior previou...
- Zoo-enthusiast multi-millionaire 'bossman' trampled to death by his 'favourite' elephantsFrancois Christiaan Conradie, owner of Gondwana Private Game Reserve, tragically died after being trampled by an elephant while guiding the...
- Dogs are deeply affected by the deaths of their furry friends. Know the signs of your precious pet's mourningNegative changes were reported by 86 percent of owners, with a quarter saying these lasted longer than six months.
- Birds may have complex hierarchical societies: StudyThe researchers, including those from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Germany, found the existence of a multilevel society i...
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