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Why Wild Animals Usually Avoid Humans: Learn More About Wildlife
Wild animals are often portrayed as dangerous and vicious creatures who always hunt people, but it's not always the case. In fact, many animals avoid humans, because they prefer not to deal with people at all.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals nature communication animal facts Animals 22 December 2023
Fearing a human: A new study on how wildlife is scared of people
Scientists discovered that mammals in a home to a large lion population are more scared of human voices than by lion sounds or hunting noises like barking dogs or gunshots. The experiment aimed to understand how different animals react to various sounds.
Kate Yakimchuk research wildlife nature fears Animals 26 November 2023
Human and primate brain compared: A new study
Humans and primates have lots of things in common, and our brains have both similarities and significant differences. International scientists have studied the human and nonhuman primate brains to understand their genes, cells, and structures.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain Animals 20 November 2023
Wild animals that tolerate humans: Learn more about wildlife
Most wild animals are afraid of humans, or simply hate or prey on them - that's why you should probably stay away from them. Meanwhile, some wild animals can actually tolerate humans relatively well, and they aren't always afraid of us, people.
Kate Yakimchuk wildlife nature Animals 8 October 2023
Order makes you a human: A new study on how our brains work
Remembering the order of things is really important for people when they talk, plan their day, or learn new stuff. A recent study in the science journal PLoS One found that this skill seems to be something only humans have.
Kate Yakimchuk research Psychology 9 September 2023
Why some wild animals aren't afraid of humans: The main reasons
While most people assume that wildlife always tries to escape human interactions, it's not always the case. Some wild animals might not exhibit a strong fear of humans due to a combination of factors related to their evolutionary history, past interactions with humans, and the environment in which they live.
Kate Yakimchuk wildlife fears Animals 13 August 2023
How apes are similar to humans: The habits we share
Apes and humans are surprisingly similar sometimes, and we also share some habits and personality traits. These animals are often claimed to be extremely intelligent, and it's not surprise, why.
Kate Yakimchuk apes intelligence animal facts Animals 9 July 2023