Monkeys Share Our Geometric Intuition: Shapes Without Labels
New research shows rhesus macaques categorize shapes like circles and squares using the same mental rules as humans, challenging our sense of cognitive uniqueness.
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Cheating Chickadees: Smarter Suitors Steal Their Mates
Female mountain chickadees stay loyal to their mates—unless a smarter male comes along. New research reveals how cognition drives infidelity in these tiny birds, with implications for evolution and conservation.
Female Baboons Keep Family Bonds Strong: Research Reveals the Benefits
New research reveals how female baboons build strong family bonds that reduce stress, extend lifespan, and shape primate evolution. Insights from 30 years of Amboseli data.