There have been many studies on the capability of non-human animals to mimic transitive actions—actions that have a purpose. Hardly any studies have shown that animals are also capable of intransitive ...

Imitation of goal-less intransitive actions is a cornerstone of human cultural evolution. A large part of human culture comprises the transmission of technical skills, usually involving tools. Another ...

The evolution of cooperative behavior does not necessarily require that animals develop a sense of fairness A pair of blue-throated macaws (Ara glaucogularis) at Chester Zoo, England. These birds, ...

TAMBOPATA, Peru – It’s 6:15 a.m, and Annie Hawkinson is 120 feet off the ground, peering into a nest box lashed to an ironwood tree. She throws a towel over the female scarlet macaw inside, then ...

Blue-throated macaws, a critically endangered parrot species, have demonstrated automatic imitation of intransitive (goal-less) actions—a phenomenon previously documented only in humans. In a study ...

Parrots are known for their bright feathers, sharp intelligence, and emotional bonding with humans. So when a parrot starts ...

Scroll through social media long enough and you will encounter them: macaws swaying to pop songs, flapping their wings as though swept up in the joy of rhythm. These clips are delightful because they ...

Seven myths fall apart as science reveals how octopuses, parrots, and bees think in distinct, adaptive ways tuned to their worlds.

Europe is unusual because it isn’t home to any native parrot species. But despite this, there is a rather large and diverse crowd of parrot species that have established naturalised populations after ...