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Animal Culture

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science13 days ago•11 min saved

Lynx Soaks Prey to Hydrate Cubs, Revealing Local Wildcat Culture

Researchers document eight prey-soaking events by female Iberian lynxes in central Spain, where rabbits are submerged in watering troughs during hot months. The behavior appears deliberate and culturally transmitted within a single population, likely helping hydrate cubs and possibly softening prey, highlighting notable behavioral plasticity in wild cats and underscoring conservation importance of protecting water sources in a warming climate.

via A-Z Animals|

#animal-culture #conservation #hydration

science11 months ago•4 min saved

Chimpanzees Embrace Grass Fads Similar to Human Trends

Researchers observed chimpanzees at a Zambia sanctuary engaging in a seemingly pointless behavior of placing blades of grass in their ears and behinds, which appears to be learned socially rather than functional, suggesting that animals can copy even trivial behaviors, similar to human cultural practices.

via Phys.org|

#animal-copying #animal-culture #chimpanzees

science1 year ago•4 min saved

Australian Parrots Showcase Innovative Drinking and Foraging Skills

Wild cockatoos in Sydney have developed a unique behavior of using water fountains, demonstrating social learning and cultural transmission, highlighting their adaptability and intelligence in urban environments.

via Indian Defence Review|

#animal-culture #behavioral-transmission #cockatoos

animal-behavior2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Fascinating Behavior of Australia's Trash-Stealing Parrots"

Sulphur-crested cockatoo parrots in Sydney, Australia have developed a habit of breaking into trashbins and pilfering garbage, leading to a cultural clash with human neighbors. Scientists studying the birds have found that the behavior has spread across different neighborhoods, showcasing a clear example of animal culture. This has sparked an "arms race" between the parrots and humans, with both sides adopting new tactics to outsmart each other. The outcome of this trash dispute remains uncertain, highlighting the unexpected ways in which animals and humans interact.

via Gizmodo|

#animal-behavior #animal-culture #australia