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Chimps Put Human Memory To Shame

April 11, 2013

(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) Evidence is starting to prove that we have seriously underestimated our animal friends’ intelligence as we often test them in ways that work for humans but not with other species. Scientists are finally seeing eye to eye with animals’ intellectual aptitude in both scope and scale while taking into consideration an animal’s anatomy and special abilities. As researchers begin to think about tests from the animal’s perspective, they are finding out that chimps have a better memory than humans among other surprising discoveries. Read on to learn more about how this shift in research is fundamentally reshaping our understanding of animal intelligence. — Global Animal

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Is Your Dog A Genius?

March 24, 2013

(DOGS) Dognition, a North Carolina-based company created by Duke University’s professor of evolutionary anthropology, Brian Hare, works to understand our canine companions’ strengths and weaknesses in terms of intelligence. Through a series of interactive tests, you not only learn the unique qualities of your dog’s intelligence, but the results also contribute to dog science. Prof. Hare analyzes a vast database consisting of the Dognition results, with the ultimate goal of determining scientific and regional differences among breeds. Read on for information on Dognition and how you can determine your pup’s IQ. — Global Animal

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Dog Retrieves Mail

February 25, 2013

(ANIMAL VIDEO) For this mail man, the best part of his day comes when he delivers mail to the home of a helpful golden retriever. — Global Animal

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Three-Legged Dog Caught Stealing (VIDEO)

January 22, 2013

(LIFE WITH PETS) A clever three-legged dog has become a star in New Zealand after being caught on film stealing food from a store. The video surveillance shows the crafty canine thief entering the store, walking over to a meat cooler, and quickly exiting with a “dog roll” gripped in his hungry jaws. The 10-year-old German short-haired pointer named Oscar is now living peacefully at the pound with an overflow of adoption requests pouring in every day. Read on to learn more about the amusing story and watch the video below. — Global Animal

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Geronimo The Double Dutch Dog

April 14, 2012

(ANIMAL VIDEO) This pup sure knows how to jump! Back flips, double dutch, and into her guardian’s arms! — Global Animal

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Canine Secretary

March 25, 2012

(ANIMAL VIDEO) For this level of customer service, this pup should get paid with more than just a doggie treat! — Global Animal

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Dog Defeats The Cone Of Shame

June 20, 2011

(ANIMAL VIDEO) Is there anything worse for a dog than the dreaded cone of shame? Maybe trying to walk up the stairs with one. This pup triumphs through sheer ingenuity!

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Dogs Master Moscow’s Subway (PHOTO GALLERY)

June 8, 2011

RUSSIA (ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) In Moscow, 35,000 stray dogs actively use the subway to move around the Russian city. With few means of survival, Moscow’s stray dogs have hit the streets – and the transit system – in search of sustenance. In addition to occupying subway lines, these dogs have also developed personalized techniques to cajole food from their human neighbors. A cute puppy may try to extract food through friendship while a huskier dog might startle an unsuspecting traveler who will hopefully fumble his or her lunch. While some are lobbying to clear the strays from public spaces, many Russian passengers accept the dogs as fellow travelers and voluntarily offer food. As Russian society has evolved over the years, its canine residents have cleverly adapted, too. Check out the photo gallery below of Moscow’s dogs on the subway. And catch the quick video at the bottom of the dog who perks up to get off at the right subway station!  — Global Animal

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