Pup escorting in the communal breeding banded mongoose: behavior, benefits and maintenance.
Journal Article
Gilchrist, J. (2004)
Pup escorting in the communal breeding banded mongoose: behavior, benefits and maintenance. Behavioral ecology official journal of the International Society for Behavioral Ecology. 15, 952-960. doi:10.1093/beheco/arh071. ISSN 1465-7279
In cooperatively breeding species, helpers typically provide food to offspring, and distribute food throughout the brood or litter. However, in the communal breeding banded mo...
The Mathematical Dog.
Digital Artefact
Smith, D. (2008)
The Mathematical Dog.
Extraordinary Animals Season 2 Episode 1 S2E1
Maggie is a seven-year-old Jack Russell that can do simple mathematical calculations by tapping correct answers using her paw. ...
Mongrels 'smarter than their pedigree chums'.
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Smith, D. (2008)
Mongrels 'smarter than their pedigree chums'
Mongrels are cleverer than pedigree dogs, according to research.
A study by Dr David Smith of Aberdeen University's department of animal sciences shows that crossbred dogs h...
Fishing behavior in a giant tailess whip spider.
Journal Article
Ladle, R. J. & Velander, K. (2002)
Fishing behavior in a giant tailess whip spider. Journal of Arachnology. 31, 154-156. ISSN 0161-8202
Whip spiders (Amblypygi) are a small and understudied group of arachnids characterised by long antenniform legs and raptorial pedipalps. Due to their nocturnal habits, secret...
Uni takes lead in dog IQ testing.
Digital Artefact
Smith, D. (2006)
Uni takes lead in dog IQ testing
Scottish scientists are trying to prove intelligence is not just down to good breeding - at least for dogs.
Aberdeen University is running IQ tests on pedigree and crossbreed...
Episode 30 - Dog intelligence.
Digital Artefact
Smith, D. (2006)
Episode 30 - Dog intelligence.
Are you a fan of pedigrees or do you prefer crossbreeds? Opinions on this area can be very heartfelt, and the issue is clouded in myth. Which is more intelligent though, a pur...