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Look Who’s Talking

April 17, 2013

(ANIMAL SCIENCE) It looks like Doctor Dolittle might not have been so special after all—as it turns out, animals really can talk! According to a new study, bottlenose dolphins can actually identify the vocal patterns of other dolphins familiar to them. What’s more, scientists have observed variations in these patterns that imply bottlenose dolphins may in fact be sharing additional information with one another. However, this news really comes as no surprise seeing as though dolphins are the second smartest animal in the world—second only to humans. Regardless, this level of communication between species is uncommon and could mean big news for the future understanding of animal communication. Continue reading to find out what scientists believe this could mean for the animal world. — Global Animal

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An Elephant With An Ear For Language (VIDEO)

November 5, 2012

(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) KOREA — Koshik, the elephant, has surprised elephant researchers with his acquired ability to speak human words. Not having the same anatomical structure as humans, Koshik has cleverly found a way by means of lowering his trunk into his mouth and moving his lower jaw to formulate human-like sounds. It’s unbelievable how similar Koshik’s sounds are to human sounds. Check out the video to be astounded by this intelligent animal. — Global Animal

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Fish Agree: Majority Rules

November 1, 2012

(ANIMAL BEHAVIOR) All social animals—whether they are packing rats, schooling fish, flocking birds, colonizing bees, herding elephants, or even crowding humans—adhere to the democratic principle of majority rule. Ian Couzin, an evolutionary biologist at Princeton University, states, “One common property we see in animal groups from schooling fish to flocking birds to primate groups is that they effectively vote to decide where to go and what to do.” Because we are social animals, it is in our nature to follow the majority. Read on to learn more about Couzin’s intriguing study. — Global Animal

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How Do Animals Talk?

June 28, 2012

(ANIMAL RESEARCH) Animals communicate with each other in complex ways, yet do you know how they acquire the use of language? Have you ever wondered if animals have regional accents? These thought provoking questions are thoroughly explored by an array of animal experts. Read more to find out the answers to these inquiries and many more posed about this intriguing subject. — Global Animal

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New Device For Dolphin-Human Communication

May 28, 2012

(DOLPHINS) Scientists have developed a prototype of the first device that can project the full range of sounds used by dolphins. This may mean that  communication with dolphins in the near future is a possibility. Read on to find out if we will be talking to dolphins in the future. — Global Animal 

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Divorce: Who Gets Fluffy?

March 2, 2012

(LIFE WITH PETS) Divorce is never easy, but now more than ever people are fighting over their pets. With pet ownership at an all time high it’s becoming more likely that your dog or cat will be a part of the battle…

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How To Introduce A Baby To Your Pet

January 9, 2012

(PET SAFETY) Are you expecting a baby? When a new baby is brought home to meet the family pet, the animal may not be too happy about sharing attention with the new addition. Read on to discover how to avoid jealousy in your cat or dog, and create a smooth transition for everyone. — Global Animal

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I Am Lion, How Do I Roar?

November 10, 2011

(ANIMAL KINGDOM) Thanks to unusual vocal cords, making that ferocious lion roar is easier than it sounds. New research shows that the lion vocal cord has a layer of fat in addition to a unique shape that makes it a perfect instrument for that famous roar. Read more for the science behind the king of the jungle’s roar and how human babies share this attention-grabbing trait. — Global Animal 

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