#ethology — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #ethology, aggregated by home.social.
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🐋🪞 In a new study, two #beluga #whales at a #NewYork #aquarium showed possible self-recognition in a mirror – one even pressing a mark behind her ear against the reflective surface.
The results place belugas alongside #chimpanzees, #dolphins, #elephants, and maybe #magpies on a short list of species that pass. But scientists disagree on what the test actually proves, and the debate itself raises deeper questions about animal #consciousness.
#science #marinebiology #biology #animals #zoology #ocean #psychology #neurobiology #ethology
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🐋🪞 In a new study, two #beluga #whales at a #NewYork #aquarium showed possible self-recognition in a mirror – one even pressing a mark behind her ear against the reflective surface.
The results place belugas alongside #chimpanzees, #dolphins, #elephants, and maybe #magpies on a short list of species that pass. But scientists disagree on what the test actually proves, and the debate itself raises deeper questions about animal #consciousness.
#science #marinebiology #biology #animals #zoology #ocean #psychology #neurobiology #ethology
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🐋🪞 In a new study, two #beluga #whales at a #NewYork #aquarium showed possible self-recognition in a mirror – one even pressing a mark behind her ear against the reflective surface.
The results place belugas alongside #chimpanzees, #dolphins, #elephants, and maybe #magpies on a short list of species that pass. But scientists disagree on what the test actually proves, and the debate itself raises deeper questions about animal #consciousness.
#science #marinebiology #biology #animals #zoology #ocean #psychology #neurobiology #ethology
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🐋🪞 In a new study, two #beluga #whales at a #NewYork #aquarium showed possible self-recognition in a mirror – one even pressing a mark behind her ear against the reflective surface.
The results place belugas alongside #chimpanzees, #dolphins, #elephants, and maybe #magpies on a short list of species that pass. But scientists disagree on what the test actually proves, and the debate itself raises deeper questions about animal #consciousness.
#science #marinebiology #biology #animals #zoology #ocean #psychology #neurobiology #ethology
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🐋🪞 In a new study, two #beluga #whales at a #NewYork #aquarium showed possible self-recognition in a mirror – one even pressing a mark behind her ear against the reflective surface.
The results place belugas alongside #chimpanzees, #dolphins, #elephants, and maybe #magpies on a short list of species that pass. But scientists disagree on what the test actually proves, and the debate itself raises deeper questions about animal #consciousness.
#science #marinebiology #biology #animals #zoology #ocean #psychology #neurobiology #ethology
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🦧 New study on #bonobo #SocialBehavior: Arias-Vélez et al. show that #bonobos actively intervene in #SocialInteractions to enforce group norms and reduce conflict. Rather than reacting only to direct threats, bystanders often stepped in during socially disruptive situations, suggesting a form of third-party social regulation resembling proto-norm enforcement.
📝 https://critica.filosoficas.unam.mx/index.php/critica/article/view/1788 (https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.ads4414)
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🦧 New study on #bonobo #SocialBehavior: Arias-Vélez et al. show that #bonobos actively intervene in #SocialInteractions to enforce group norms and reduce conflict. Rather than reacting only to direct threats, bystanders often stepped in during socially disruptive situations, suggesting a form of third-party social regulation resembling proto-norm enforcement.
📝 https://critica.filosoficas.unam.mx/index.php/critica/article/view/1788 (https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.ads4414)
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🦧 New study on #bonobo #SocialBehavior: Arias-Vélez et al. show that #bonobos actively intervene in #SocialInteractions to enforce group norms and reduce conflict. Rather than reacting only to direct threats, bystanders often stepped in during socially disruptive situations, suggesting a form of third-party social regulation resembling proto-norm enforcement.
📝 https://critica.filosoficas.unam.mx/index.php/critica/article/view/1788 (https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.ads4414)
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🦧 New study on #bonobo #SocialBehavior: Arias-Vélez et al. show that #bonobos actively intervene in #SocialInteractions to enforce group norms and reduce conflict. Rather than reacting only to direct threats, bystanders often stepped in during socially disruptive situations, suggesting a form of third-party social regulation resembling proto-norm enforcement.
📝 https://critica.filosoficas.unam.mx/index.php/critica/article/view/1788 (https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.ads4414)
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🦧 New study on #bonobo #SocialBehavior: Arias-Vélez et al. show that #bonobos actively intervene in #SocialInteractions to enforce group norms and reduce conflict. Rather than reacting only to direct threats, bystanders often stepped in during socially disruptive situations, suggesting a form of third-party social regulation resembling proto-norm enforcement.
📝 https://critica.filosoficas.unam.mx/index.php/critica/article/view/1788 (https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.ads4414)
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6-May-2026
How do #climate extremes alter animal societies?
A 33-year study of wild capuchin #monkeys in #CostaRica shows how the costs and benefits of living in a group are reshaped by climate fluctuationshttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1126744
#science #climatecatastrophe #conservation #collectiveBehaviour #ethology #ecology
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6-May-2026
How do #climate extremes alter animal societies?
A 33-year study of wild capuchin #monkeys in #CostaRica shows how the costs and benefits of living in a group are reshaped by climate fluctuationshttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1126744
#science #climatecatastrophe #conservation #collectiveBehaviour #ethology #ecology
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6-May-2026
How do #climate extremes alter animal societies?
A 33-year study of wild capuchin #monkeys in #CostaRica shows how the costs and benefits of living in a group are reshaped by climate fluctuationshttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1126744
#science #climatecatastrophe #conservation #collectiveBehaviour #ethology #ecology
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6-May-2026
How do #climate extremes alter animal societies?
A 33-year study of wild capuchin #monkeys in #CostaRica shows how the costs and benefits of living in a group are reshaped by climate fluctuationshttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1126744
#science #climatecatastrophe #conservation #collectiveBehaviour #ethology #ecology
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6-May-2026
How do #climate extremes alter animal societies?
A 33-year study of wild capuchin #monkeys in #CostaRica shows how the costs and benefits of living in a group are reshaped by climate fluctuationshttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1126744
#science #climatecatastrophe #conservation #collectiveBehaviour #ethology #ecology
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Chemical evidence of shared traits includes:
◦ Crayfish: Display clinical anxiety and elevated serotonin when subjected to shocks.
◦ Honeybees: Become pessimistic after simulated attacks.
◦ Tiny Worms: Use oxytocin-like chemicals to seek mates despite having only 302 nerve cells.
◦ Dogs: Can suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Case Study: The Elephant Mind -
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By recognizing these shared emotions, we take a giant stride toward understanding the living web we inhabit. So, let's dive into the animal mind and see the world through a completely new light.The Paradigm Shift: From "It" to "Who"
• Science is moving away from viewing animals as biological "its"—mechanical beings driven solely by instinct—to recognizing them as conscious "whos".
#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
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By recognizing these shared emotions, we take a giant stride toward understanding the living web we inhabit. So, let's dive into the animal mind and see the world through a completely new light.The Paradigm Shift: From "It" to "Who"
• Science is moving away from viewing animals as biological "its"—mechanical beings driven solely by instinct—to recognizing them as conscious "whos".
#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
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By recognizing these shared emotions, we take a giant stride toward understanding the living web we inhabit. So, let's dive into the animal mind and see the world through a completely new light.The Paradigm Shift: From "It" to "Who"
• Science is moving away from viewing animals as biological "its"—mechanical beings driven solely by instinct—to recognizing them as conscious "whos".
#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
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By recognizing these shared emotions, we take a giant stride toward understanding the living web we inhabit. So, let's dive into the animal mind and see the world through a completely new light.The Paradigm Shift: From "It" to "Who"
• Science is moving away from viewing animals as biological "its"—mechanical beings driven solely by instinct—to recognizing them as conscious "whos".
#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
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By recognizing these shared emotions, we take a giant stride toward understanding the living web we inhabit. So, let's dive into the animal mind and see the world through a completely new light.The Paradigm Shift: From "It" to "Who"
• Science is moving away from viewing animals as biological "its"—mechanical beings driven solely by instinct—to recognizing them as conscious "whos".
#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
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This isn’t just sentiment—it’s biological truth. Modern neurology reveals that we inherited our nervous systems from the same evolutionary tree as the creatures around us. From crayfish experiencing clinical anxiety to elephants making strategic alliances, we are finding that the biological trails of human emotion are built upon ancient trails shared by all living things.#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
#elephants
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This isn’t just sentiment—it’s biological truth. Modern neurology reveals that we inherited our nervous systems from the same evolutionary tree as the creatures around us. From crayfish experiencing clinical anxiety to elephants making strategic alliances, we are finding that the biological trails of human emotion are built upon ancient trails shared by all living things.#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
#elephants
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This isn’t just sentiment—it’s biological truth. Modern neurology reveals that we inherited our nervous systems from the same evolutionary tree as the creatures around us. From crayfish experiencing clinical anxiety to elephants making strategic alliances, we are finding that the biological trails of human emotion are built upon ancient trails shared by all living things.#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
#elephants
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This isn’t just sentiment—it’s biological truth. Modern neurology reveals that we inherited our nervous systems from the same evolutionary tree as the creatures around us. From crayfish experiencing clinical anxiety to elephants making strategic alliances, we are finding that the biological trails of human emotion are built upon ancient trails shared by all living things.#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
#elephants
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This isn’t just sentiment—it’s biological truth. Modern neurology reveals that we inherited our nervous systems from the same evolutionary tree as the creatures around us. From crayfish experiencing clinical anxiety to elephants making strategic alliances, we are finding that the biological trails of human emotion are built upon ancient trails shared by all living things.#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
#elephants
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This shift becomes clear when you look at the life of an elephant. Consider Echo, a matriarch who slowed her entire family's pace for three days just to allow her crippled calf to survive. This wasn't a mechanical reaction; it was a choice fueled by profound empathy and wisdom.#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
#elephants
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This shift becomes clear when you look at the life of an elephant. Consider Echo, a matriarch who slowed her entire family's pace for three days just to allow her crippled calf to survive. This wasn't a mechanical reaction; it was a choice fueled by profound empathy and wisdom.#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
#elephants
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This shift becomes clear when you look at the life of an elephant. Consider Echo, a matriarch who slowed her entire family's pace for three days just to allow her crippled calf to survive. This wasn't a mechanical reaction; it was a choice fueled by profound empathy and wisdom.#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
#elephants
#video -
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This shift becomes clear when you look at the life of an elephant. Consider Echo, a matriarch who slowed her entire family's pace for three days just to allow her crippled calf to survive. This wasn't a mechanical reaction; it was a choice fueled by profound empathy and wisdom.#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
#elephants
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This shift becomes clear when you look at the life of an elephant. Consider Echo, a matriarch who slowed her entire family's pace for three days just to allow her crippled calf to survive. This wasn't a mechanical reaction; it was a choice fueled by profound empathy and wisdom.#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
#elephants
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FROM 'IT TO 'WHO'
For the longest time, science viewed animals as biological "its"—living machines driven entirely by automated instinct. But today, field research is providing undeniable evidence that demands a massive paradigm shift: looking at them not as objects, but as conscious "whos".
#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
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FROM 'IT TO 'WHO'
For the longest time, science viewed animals as biological "its"—living machines driven entirely by automated instinct. But today, field research is providing undeniable evidence that demands a massive paradigm shift: looking at them not as objects, but as conscious "whos".
#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
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FROM 'IT TO 'WHO'
For the longest time, science viewed animals as biological "its"—living machines driven entirely by automated instinct. But today, field research is providing undeniable evidence that demands a massive paradigm shift: looking at them not as objects, but as conscious "whos".
#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
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FROM 'IT TO 'WHO'
For the longest time, science viewed animals as biological "its"—living machines driven entirely by automated instinct. But today, field research is providing undeniable evidence that demands a massive paradigm shift: looking at them not as objects, but as conscious "whos".
#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
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FROM 'IT TO 'WHO'
For the longest time, science viewed animals as biological "its"—living machines driven entirely by automated instinct. But today, field research is providing undeniable evidence that demands a massive paradigm shift: looking at them not as objects, but as conscious "whos".
#animals
#AnimalBehaviour
#AnimalRights
#AnimalEthics
#ethology
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Day 3: Remaining on the topic of chimpanzees, it seems that among their many similarities to humans is also their ability to engage in organized warfare. I find the topic quite sad, so won't expand on it here, but if you'd like to know more, I'll leave the Wiki links to two prominent chimpanzee wars.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gombe_Chimpanzee_War
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngogo_chimpanzee_war
#ShyButSharing365 #behaviour #ethology #chimpanzees #war #warfare
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Skomer Island, Wales
Atlantic puffins bash beaks. Skomer has the biggest puffin colony in southern Britain, with more than 52,000 birds recorded in 2026. The puffins visit the island between April and July to breed.Billing (sometimes called "clattering") is an example of puffin social behaviour. They tap their beaks together to reinforce pair bonds or re-establish their hierarchy after a long winter apart at sea.
Photo: Elli Birch/IPS/Shutterstock
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Day 2: It's likely that you've heard about Jane Goodall by now. She was a pioneer in studying the behavior of primates and demonstrated that chimpanzees share many traits with humans (like using tools or passing down knowledge from generation to generation). But did you know that she was also the first to assign names to chimps instead of numbering them? The latter was standard practice as it avoided anthropomorphizing the animals, so her decision to name them was highly controversial at the time. In the end, it worked out. To date, she remains the only human ever accepted into the chimp society.
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Day 2: It's likely that you've heard about Jane Goodall by now. She was a pioneer in studying the behavior of primates and demonstrated that chimpanzees share many traits with humans (like using tools or passing down knowledge from generation to generation). But did you know that she was also the first to assign names to chimps instead of numbering them? The latter was standard practice as it avoided anthropomorphizing the animals, so her decision to name them was highly controversial at the time. In the end, it worked out. To date, she remains the only human ever accepted into the chimp society.
#ShyButSharing365 #chimpanzees #goodall #monkey #ethology #society -
Day 2: It's likely that you've heard about Jane Goodall by now. She was a pioneer in studying the behavior of primates and demonstrated that chimpanzees share many traits with humans (like using tools or passing down knowledge from generation to generation). But did you know that she was also the first to assign names to chimps instead of numbering them? The latter was standard practice as it avoided anthropomorphizing the animals, so her decision to name them was highly controversial at the time. In the end, it worked out. To date, she remains the only human ever accepted into the chimp society.
#ShyButSharing365 #chimpanzees #goodall #monkey #ethology #society -
Day 2: It's likely that you've heard about Jane Goodall by now. She was a pioneer in studying the behavior of primates and demonstrated that chimpanzees share many traits with humans (like using tools or passing down knowledge from generation to generation). But did you know that she was also the first to assign names to chimps instead of numbering them? The latter was standard practice as it avoided anthropomorphizing the animals, so her decision to name them was highly controversial at the time. In the end, it worked out. To date, she remains the only human ever accepted into the chimp society.
#ShyButSharing365 #chimpanzees #goodall #monkey #ethology #society -
Day 2: It's likely that you've heard about Jane Goodall by now. She was a pioneer in studying the behavior of primates and demonstrated that chimpanzees share many traits with humans (like using tools or passing down knowledge from generation to generation). But did you know that she was also the first to assign names to chimps instead of numbering them? The latter was standard practice as it avoided anthropomorphizing the animals, so her decision to name them was highly controversial at the time. In the end, it worked out. To date, she remains the only human ever accepted into the chimp society.
#ShyButSharing365 #chimpanzees #goodall #monkey #ethology #society -
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The Final Realization: Our dependency on connection is not a weakness; it is the most powerful evolutionary tool in our lineage. As we remove physical touch from our modern lives, we must ask: are we unintentionally starving our million-year-old primate systems?#animals
#primates
#ethology
#touch
#podcast
#connection
#touch
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• The "Kiss Through the Wire": The episode culminates in a study of cross-species connection. We analyze unambiguous displays of assistance—like an orangutan offering a hand to a submerged human—and the profound "Kiss Through the Wire" between a chimpanzee and an elderly woman. These moments prove that empathy is an ancient, hardwired survival reflex that transcends species' borders.
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• Biological Substitutes: When natural social networks are destroyed, we analyze how human sanctuary workers step in to provide the life-saving physical touch needed to prevent neurodevelopmental collapse in orphaned primates. -
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• Defending the Fragmented Forest: We confront the catastrophic impact of rapid environmental destruction, such as industrial logging. We discuss the harrowing image of a lone orangutan on a fallen tree, physically standing his ground against a massive orange bulldozer—a stark documentation of a primate attempting to defend his territory as his world is fragmented. -
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• The Biological Thermal Shield: Through the "Golden Huddle" of snub-nosed monkeys and the hot-spring adaptations of Japanese macaques, we prove that the "fittest" primate isn't the most aggressive, but the most socially integrated. Those who fail to build social capital through grooming are denied access to life-saving huddles and face lethal isolation. -
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• Grooming as a Biological Interface:Moving beyond simple hygiene, we reframe social grooming as a direct biological connection. By stimulating specific nerves in the skin, grooming triggers the brain to release a flood of relaxation hormones like oxytocin and endorphins. This chemical exchange builds alliances and deepens the bond between individuals.
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Key Discussion Points:• The Altricial Infant & "Baby-Wearing": We examine why primate infants are born profoundly underdeveloped and helpless. This "biological liability" allows for the development of massive, complex brains. The mother acts as an external life support system, where constant physical contact builds the infant's neural pathways for stress management and trust.
https://youtu.be/o4uQ2t2iOI0