by 2019 Class | Aug 18, 2020 | Play
By Jessica Zhou ’22 People laugh when they are happy, and laughter infects others. Coincidentally, carnivorous parrots from New Zealand also have infectious “laughter”, which can be called “play call.” Happy laughter is contagious, and...
by 2019 Class | Aug 18, 2020 | Personality
By Julia Eckberg ’21 The concept of “animal personality” has captivated the scientific world, leading to a plethora of research aiming to unravel the mysteries behind what makes all animals seem incredibly human. The majority of this kind of research has focused...
by 2019 Class | Aug 18, 2020 | Communication
By Ben Sedgewick ’21 To many cat owners, they have a good idea of how their cat feels through regular behavior. However, just like humans, domestic cats are able to communicate emotion through facial expression. Varied combinations of facial expressions and...
by 2019 Class | Aug 17, 2020 | Communication
By Jaryd Jones ’21 The wolf’s howl is one of the most recognizable sounds in the animal kingdom. However, while we have a basic understanding of why they howl, there is not much research on the specifics of how they use this form of long-distance...
by 2019 Class | Aug 17, 2020 | Sensory systems
By Bella Stevens ’22 Shark numbers are rapidly declining, mainly due to commercial fishing and bycatch (1). But why should you care? The word “shark” probably doesn’t generate warm, fuzzy feelings. Sharks, particularly Great Whites, get a bad rap, thanks to...
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