Why Some Animals Pretend to Be Dead to Survive

Animals playing dead is a real, scientifically described behavior known as thanatosis. This behavior can be essential for an animal’s survival when faced with a threat. This YouTube Short by ...
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New study shows that humans aren't the only species that can 'play pretend'

At a pretend tea party, a bonobo named Kanzi did something so unexpected that it’s reshaping how scientists think about imagination.
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Invisible Illness: When Sick Animals Pretend to Be Well

Illness is a powerful force in evolution, pushing animals to evolve a suite of behaviors – “sickness behaviors” – to help them get over those illnesses more efficiently. For a long time, doctors ...

Apes enjoy a pretend cuppa as much as any child

Apes can use imaginary objects in the same way as human children, new research suggests. A series of tea party-like ...