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Dolphins Observed Feeding on Vomit From Frightened Fish, Study Finds
Researchers report that some dolphins appear to terrify prey fish into regurgitating, then consume the resulting vomit as an easy meal.
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Dolphin Named Bubbles Observed Forcing Other Fish to Vomit Before Eating the Regurgitated Prey
Researchers describe a rare feeding behavior in which a dolphin appears to induce vomiting in other fish to steal their food, according to a report by Ars Technica.
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Study Suggests Chimpanzees Teach Infants Tool Use Through Demonstration and Handover
Researchers report that adult chimpanzees model tool-use behavior before passing implements to their young, who then imitate the technique, according to a report from Ars Technica.
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Endangered Pygmy Raccoon Observed Turning Trash Into Toys, Teaching Behavior to Family
Scientific American reports the discovery marks a first documented case of such behavior among raccoons and their relatives.
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Study Suggests Flying May Boost Positive Emotions in Cockatoos
Research on galahs indicates that flight is associated with positive emotional states and optimism in the birds, according to a report by Scientific American.
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