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Elephants can ‘smell danger’

Elephants can tell whether a human is a friend or foe by their scent and colour of clothing, according to St Andrews' researchers.

Date
18 October 2007
Category
Research

Orangutan charades

Orangutans communicate as if they were playing charades, according to new research.

Date
2 August 2007
Category
Research

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