Not by transmission alone: the role of invention in cultural evolution
Innovation—the combination of invention and social learning—can empower species to
invade new niches via cultural adaptation. Social learning has typically been regarded as …
invade new niches via cultural adaptation. Social learning has typically been regarded as …
[HTML][HTML] From science to practice: a review of laterality research on ungulate livestock
LMC Leliveld - Symmetry, 2019 - mdpi.com
In functional laterality research, most ungulate livestock species have until recently been
mainly overlooked. However, there are many scientific and practical benefits of studying …
mainly overlooked. However, there are many scientific and practical benefits of studying …
[HTML][HTML] Affective styles and emotional lateralization: A promising framework for animal welfare research
C Goursot, S Düpjan, B Puppe, LMC Leliveld - Applied Animal Behaviour …, 2021 - Elsevier
The growing recognition of animals as individuals has broader implications for farm animal
welfare research. Even under highly standardized on-farm conditions, farm animals show …
welfare research. Even under highly standardized on-farm conditions, farm animals show …
Exploration influences problem solving in the fawn‐footed mosaic‐tailed rat (Melomys cervinipes)
The relationship between an animal's personality and its problem solving ability has become
a popular topic of investigation. However, results are conflicting, suggesting that these …
a popular topic of investigation. However, results are conflicting, suggesting that these …
[HTML][HTML] Lateralised Behavioural Responses in Livestock to Environmental Stressors: Implications for Using Infrared Thermography to Assess Welfare Conditions
Simple Summary As concerns over animal welfare grow, individuals working in animal
husbandry need easier ways to assess the psychological wellbeing of livestock. Recent …
husbandry need easier ways to assess the psychological wellbeing of livestock. Recent …
[HTML][HTML] Laterality in horse training: Psychological and physical balance and coordination and strength rather than straightness
Simple Summary For centuries, straightening a horse has been considered a key element in
achieving its responsiveness and suppleness and has been a traditional goal in training …
achieving its responsiveness and suppleness and has been a traditional goal in training …
[HTML][HTML] Stress Responses in Horses Housed in Different Stable Designs during Summer in a Tropical Savanna Climate
C Poochipakorn, T Wonghanchao, K Sanigavatee… - Animals, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The use of single-box housing for domestic horses is a matter of concern
due to its potential negative effects on their social interaction and movement. Horses in …
due to its potential negative effects on their social interaction and movement. Horses in …
[HTML][HTML] Corticosterone Metabolite Concentration Is Not Related to Problem Solving in the Fawn-Footed Mosaic-Tailed Rat Melomys Cervinipes
Simple Summary When environments rapidly change, animals must respond through
adjustments in their behaviour and cognition, which are largely controlled by physiological …
adjustments in their behaviour and cognition, which are largely controlled by physiological …
[HTML][HTML] Tool use in horses
Simple Summary Tool use has not yet been confirmed in horses, mules or donkeys. As this
subject is difficult to research with conventional methods, we used crowdsourcing to gather …
subject is difficult to research with conventional methods, we used crowdsourcing to gather …
[HTML][HTML] Horses show individual level lateralisation when inspecting an unfamiliar and unexpected stimulus
Animals must attend to a diverse array of stimuli in their environments. The emotional
valence and salience of a stimulus can affect how this information is processed in the brain …
valence and salience of a stimulus can affect how this information is processed in the brain …