Why Do Animals Play?

            Playing is a common sight across numerous species. It’s evident in the pair of bear cubs tumbling down a riverbank, or a kitten pouncing on a loose thread, or a pod of dolphins riding the waves of a ship. But beneath the surface of this phenomenon…

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Animal Communication

         You might have heard that humans are the only animals that have language, yet that is only true to an extent. Sure, we have vocabulary and grammar, but are those the only conditions that define a language? In reality, animal communication comes in many forms. Specifically,…

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Zoopharmacognosy: How Animals Heal Themselves

         When you’re walking your dog, have you ever noticed that they will go sniff a plant and then promptly try to eat it? Obviously, our first reaction is to tug them away from the plant because who knows if that random plant on the side of…

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