Gary Shilladay Pigs recorded using tools for the first time verified_publisherNational Geographic - Christine Dell'AmoreThe observations could signal a new cognitive skill previously unknown amid swine, which are well known for their intelligence. On an October day in 2015, ecologist Meredith Root-Bernstein was watching...
Gary ShilladayMammals Orcas can imitate human speech, research reveals verified_publisherThe Guardian - Nicola DavisKiller whales able to copy words such as ‘hello’ and ‘bye bye’ as well as sounds from other orcas, study shows High-pitched, eerie and yet distinct, the sound of a voice calling the name “Amy” is unmistakable....
Gary ShilladayMonterey Bay Blue whales invade Monterey Bay SFGate - Caitlin ConradThe largest animal on planet Earth, blue whales, and the second-largest animal, fin whales, are swimming in the Monterey Bay in large numbers. Beginning Monday, up to 50 blue whales have been sighted the...
Gary Shilladay Whales and dolphins live ‘human-like’ lives | earthsky.org - Eleanor Imster They work together, talk to each other and use tools. A new study links the complexity of Cetacean culture and behavior to the size of their …