Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Animal Kingdom Unveils Surprising Behaviors in 2025
Scientists are learning more about how animals behave.
Mice seem to help their injured friends, like humans do, by nudging them.
Horses use their faces to show how they feel, like if they're happy or angry.
Chimpanzees drum different rhythms depending on where they live, like different types of music.
Dolphins make a special sound, like "what?!", when they're confused.
And seagulls are braver when they're together, so they'll steal your chips more easily in a group.
Mice have been observed exhibiting behaviors that appear to be first aid on unconscious cage-mates.
Horses' facial expressions offer insights into their emotions, with different movements indicating various feelings.
Chimpanzees in different geographical locations drum to different rhythms, suggesting the passing down of traditions.
Dolphins have a vocalization, informally called the "WTF whistle", which may indicate confusion or incredulity.
Gulls are bolder in groups, displaying less risk aversion when foraging, compared to when they are alone.
- Who
- Scientists studying various animals.
- What
- Scientists made multiple discoveries about animal behavior.
- When
- The discoveries were made this year.
- Where
- The studies occurred in various locations, including labs, equine centers, African rainforests, and coastal areas.
- Why
- To understand animal behavior and communication better.
- Animal Species Studied
- Mice, horses, chimpanzees, dolphins, gulls, and Atlantic salmon
- Mice Behavior
- Exhibited first aid behavior on unconscious cage-mates
- Horse Expressions
- Head, eye, mouth, and ear movements indicate emotions
- Chimp Drumming
- Different rhythms vary by sub-species/location
- Dolphin Vocalization
- "WTF whistle" may indicate confusion or incredulity
- Gull Behavior
- More risk-averse alone than in groups.