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Elephant Escapees Ditch The Circus
(ELEPHANTS) COPENHAGEN — The Circus Benneweis’ two star elephants staged their own walkout last week. Linked trunk to tail, Sonia and Vana Mana were found marching single file down a busy street in the Danish capital of Copenhagen just 200 meters from their show’s venue. After the elephants’ escape was foiled by their trainer, local police blocked off the street to ensure the elephants were returned safely to their troupe. Continue reading to learn more about the police officer’s experience with the gentle giants. — Global Animal
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This Chimp Ready To Rule The World? (VIDEO)
(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) Is the rise of the planet of the apes here? Already a master of sign language, Kanzi, a bonobo (formerly called pygmy chimpanzees), has moved on to creating and using tools in a new way. Although not a novel feat for the highly intelligent bonobos, the variety and technical sophistication of the tools Kanzi has created is startling. These tools are remarkably similar to those shaped by early Homosapiens 2.5 million years ago. Read on to learn more about how close our closest relatives really are to rising up and taking over. — Global Animal
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Bloodthirsty Species Discovered In South American Cave
(ANIMAL DISCOVERY) VENEZUELA — It might look cute, but this cricket is certainly an insect you don’t want to be near. Last week, a film crew exploring a South American cave came across several new species, most notably this flesh-eating cricket. While the fact that these insects are blood thirsty certainly makes them intriguing, they also have the amazing ability to swim. And it doesn’t stop there. The unnamed cricket has adapted to its cave conditions by growing specialized palps for better senses and coordination in the dark. Read on for more about the amazing, intelligent species found in this single expedition. — Global Animal
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Raindrops: Dangerous to Hummingbirds?
(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) It’s hard to believe that a simple raindrop could be hazardous, but a recent study shows that hummingbirds actually adjust the way they fly in order to avoid being taken out by rain. Learning about how these intelligent birds adapt their flights according to the weather can be beneficial to the way we navigate aircrafts. Read on for more details on how hummingbirds can help our aerospace navigation. — Global Animal
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Animals That Are Smarter Than People
(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) Some animals have certain sets of skills and smarts that are mind-boggling. Mapping out where your family members are by smell? A photographic memory and the ability to recall number sequences? Traversing the world and home again with no guidance but the tip of your beak? These are just some examples of how animals match, or surpass, people with their intelligence. Read on for seven smart animals and why they deserve our respect. — Global Animal
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Dolphins Team Up With Fisherman
(DOLPHINS) BRAZIL — Bottlenose dolphins in southern Brazil have taught themselves to work as a team with artisanal fisherman. The dolphins have been herding schools of fish into the fisherman’s nets, and eating the ones that escape. The fact that the dolphins are doing this without any formal training or previous human contact shows extreme intelligence and cooperation skills on their part. It’s good to see dolphins and humans working together, rather than people harming these amazing animals. Read on for more on these cooperative dolphins. — Global Animal
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The Remarkable Intelligence Of Octopuses
(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) The octopus is one of the most strange and remarkable animals on the planet. Their arms can grab, taste, and even change shape and color. They can solve puzzles, play with toys, and open jars with twist-off lids. Read on for more on how these underwater creatures live, think and behave. — Global Animal
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