The field of animal cognition has advanced rapidly in the last 25 years. Through careful and
creative studies of animals in captivity and in the wild, we have gained critical insights into …

Physical problem-solving paradigms are popular for testing a variety of cognitive abilities
linked with intelligence including behavioral flexibility, innovation, and learning. Members of …

Urbanization is the fastest form of landscape transformation on the planet, but researchers'
understanding of the relationships between urbanization and animal behaviour is still in its …

Simple Summary Here, we investigated how Octopus vulgaris approached and solved a
problem required for obtaining food from a puzzle box. We also explored the relationship …

With rates of psychiatric illnesses such as depression continuing to rise, additional
preclinical models are needed to facilitate translational neuroscience research. In the …

Cognition helps wildlife exploit novel resources and environments. Raccoons (Procyon
lotor) have successfully adapted to human presence, in part due to their cognitive abilities …

Cognitive skills, such as innovative problem-solving, are hypothesized to aid animals in
urban environments. However, the significance of innovation in wild populations, and its …

An animal's cognitive abilities can modulate its interaction with humans and exacerbate
conflicts. Mesopredator mammals demonstrate innovation and learning through their …

Urbanisation is the fastest form of landscape transformation on the planet, but researchers'
understanding of the relationships between urbanisation and animal adaptability is still in its …