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Scientists say social species use a range of "preemptive behaviors" in anticipation of conflict. The post Study finds many ...

Animals in the wild are changing their behavior after watching humans, reveals new research. Up to two-thirds of species — including deer, raccoons and birds — are changing their behavioral patterns ...

When only one cooperation device was available, almost all cooperation took place between two young males (left). When three or five devices were offered, cooperation became much more evenly ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Wow! You study animal behavior. So cool!