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Dogs notice when computer animations violate Newton’s laws of physics

Dogs seem to understand the basic way objects should behave, and stare for longer if animated balls violate expectations by rolling away for no obvious reason

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Domestic turkey

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Turkeys with pale plumage are more fearful than dark-feathered birds

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flock of horses

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Stones smashed by horses can be mistaken for ancient human tools

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Risso's dolphin

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Risso’s dolphins have invented rapid spin-dive technique for hunting

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Barn Owl, Tyto alba

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Pale barn owls in UK and Ireland hint at ancient land bridge

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girl with cat at home

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Cats can mentally map their owner’s location from voice alone

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A group of Common Chimpanzees Pan troglodytes in a huddle sitting on grass grooming and interacting with one another

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Chimpanzees dislike the smell of death like we do

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Giant hornets attack a honey bee hive in Vietnam

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Asian honeybees scream in alarm when giant hornets attack the hive

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Eximipriapulus reconstruction

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Penis worms had hermit crab-like defence system 530 million years ago

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Do you speak elephant? With this new dictionary you will

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Do you speak elephant? With this new dictionary you will

An ambitious directory of elephant behaviours and vocalisations offers amazing insights into their minds and culture – and could help save these magnificent beasts from extinction

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Bats’ landing styles differ depending on where they roost

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Red feathers determine which common waxbill is the boss

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Dogs may get worse separation anxiety when left alone with another dog

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Vipers evolved either nose or eye horns depending on their habitat

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