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Off-key beginnings: Baby lemurs sing out of tune, just like human children, finds University of Warwick research
A study led by primatologist Dr. Chiara De Gregorio from The University of Warwick has found that Madagascar’s singing lemurs, the indris (indri indri), sing out of tune in infancy and improve as adults, just like a human child learning to control their voice.
Challenges and games are best for primate wellbeing, finds University of Warwick study
A meta-analysis, led by The University of Warwick, has found that primates under human care prefer cognitively challenging enrichment activities, such as training and games, over socialising with other primates or more ‘passive’ enrichment methods.
Chimpanzee see, chimpanzee know: Apes understand reasons behind each other’s actions, says new University of Warwick research
A research team, including academics from The University of Warwick, has suggested that apes can understand the communicative goals behind each other’s actions – a skill previously thought to be unique to humans.
Changes in pig farming in the 20th Century spread antibiotic-resistant Salmonella around the world
Historical changes in pig farming led to the global spread of Salmonella, resistant to antibiotics – a new international study led by researchers at the University of Warwick suggests.
Halloween and Bonfire night - It’s a tough time to be a hedgehog
As the University of Warwick works towards Gold accreditation for being a Hedgehog Friendly Campus, Sustainability Assistant, Teegan Hayden-Smith discusses why the period between Halloween and Bonfire night is a tough time to be a hedgehog.