Scientists have found a trigger for social learning in wild animals. An experiment on great tits has pinpointed a single factor --immigration -- that can cause birds to pay close attention to others, ...

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The playful kittens explore their surroundings with boundless curiosity. Their tiny paws and bright eyes turn even the simplest moments into scenes of pure joy.

The human capacity to learn exceeds that of any other animal. Indeed, our massive memories and impressive computing power are the engines of all that makes us different from other animals, rooted ...

Clinical animal behaviourist Rosie Bescoby shares five straightforward methods to teach older dogs new tricks, from nose touch to spin commands ...