Memory is a marker of intelligence. Of all animals, humans possess the most accurate and sophisticated memory. But elephants can recognize as many as 30 traveling companions at a time. They also learn ...

Cornips believed that cows possessed the intellect and social behaviours to be useful research subjects for linguists. As a ...

Two studies reveal that the communication systems of most cetaceans examined adhere to the principles of efficiency and ...

Researchers identified statistically coherent patterns in whale song that may be a signature of cultural learning.

Language has long been considered a uniquely human trait, with features that mark it out as distinct from the communication of all other species. However, research published in Science has uncovered ...

Dutch scientist Leonie Cornips has become fascinated with how cows communicate. But can this really be called 'language'?

In early January, firefighters leapt into action to save the life of a horse that had broken through fencing and fallen into a frozen pond. The animal was among 234 new species discovered in the past ...

The second round of gray wolf reintroductions in Colorado this month reignited statewide debate about the animals, government ...

A viral, online phenomenon claims to have further opened the door to human-canine communication. Buttons allow dogs to ...

Human behavior and poverty often drive animal complaints. The city can’t address them as well as the staff of this dedicated nonprofit. | Opinion ...

The zoo hasn't seen any positive cases yet. However, if there is ever a positive case, an official said the zoo is prepared for it.