Can Animals Count?
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415231839.htm
Rats Can Count: Study Unveils Numerical Sense in Rodents
https://neurosciencenews.com/rats-number-sense-25934/
Do Birds Dream?
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/science/birds-dreaming-rem-sleep.html
Birds sing in their sleep – and now we can decipher their dreams
https://newatlas.com/biology/bird-sleeping-dream-song/
How do dogs think about their toys? Study offers insights into canine cognition
https://www.psypost.org/how-do-dogs-think-about-their-toys-study-offers-insights-into-canine-cognition/
Can dogs ‘catch’ yawns from humans?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/04/19/contagious-yawning-dogs/
The science behind the connection between a human and a dog
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/outreach/working-fur-kids/the-science-behind-the-connection-between-a-human-and-a-dog/509-c91691c5-8769-4e27-9914-c60965a8d537
This biologist and her rescue dog help protect bears in the Andes
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/explorer-ruthmery-pillco-huarcaya-andean-bears
'Very smart' B.C. orca calf evades rescuers, forcing switch in tactics
https://www.stalbertgazette.com/environment-news/very-smart-bc-orca-calf-evades-rescuers-forcing-switch-in-tactics-8591573
'Clever' Guernsey cows escape but hand themselves in
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9rj4dy5gvo
Animal expert shares advice for dealing with aggressive rams
https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/19/animal-expert-shares-advice-for-dealing-with-aggressive-rams/
Bonobos are more aggressive than previously thought, study shows
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240412113444.htm
Mongeese are some of the only animals that go to war. Scientists could soon find out why
https://www.salon.com/2024/04/15/mongeese-are-some-of-the-only-animals-that-go-to-war-scientists-could-soon-find-out-why/
In a first, these crab spiders appear to collaborate, creating camouflage
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/crab-spiders-collaborate-camouflage
Crab Goes Viral for Surprising Behavior — She Eats Caviar, Wears Hats and Uses Sign Language (Exclusive)
https://people.com/crab-goes-viral-unusual-behavior-eats-caviar-wears-hats-exclusive-8629573
Video of Woman Getting a ‘Hug’ From a Friendly Wild Octopus Goes Viral
https://pethelpful.com/pet-news/octopus-hugs-womans-feet
Aussie diver’s magical interaction with enormous octopus that led her to a secret underwater shrine
https://nypost.com/2024/04/17/lifestyle/aussie-divers-magical-interaction-with-enormous-octopus-that-led-her-to-a-secret-underwater-shrine/
Tiny Octopus Gets So Excited When His Diver Friend Comes To Visit Him
https://www.thedodo.com/videos/tiny-octopus-gets-so-excited-when-his-diver-friend-comes-to-visit-him
Secrets of the Octopus Mesmerized Sun Valley Crowd
https://eyeonsunvalley.com/Story_Reader/11607/Secrets-of-the-Octopus-Mesmerized-Sun-Valley-Crowd/
9-year-old boy discovers 50 reasons why you shouldn't have a pet octopus
https://boingboing.net/2024/04/18/9-year-old-boy-discovers-50-reasons-why-you-shouldnt-have-a-pet-octopus.html
Reckless and harsh octopus farming plans must be stopped
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/04/17/reckless-and-cruel-octopus-farming-plans-must-be-stopped
Why raising pythons for food is a truly terrible idea
https://www.fastcompany.com/91092369/why-raising-pythons-for-food-is-a-truly-terrible-idea
Snakes, Self-Recognition, and Sociality
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-minds/202404/snakes-self-recognition-and-sociality
Scientists push new paradigm of animal consciousness, saying even insects may be sentient
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/animal-consciousness-scientists-push-new-paradigm-rcna148213
Respecting Animal Sentience and Rejecting Human Elitism
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/animal-emotions/202404/respecting-animal-sentience-and-rejecting-human-elitism