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WASHINGTON, (AFP) -- Rats are smart, that's a well known fact. But US researchers said Tuesday a series of tests have shown they may be just as good as humans at juggling information in order to make the best decision. The discovery could help scientists better understand how the brain works in order to help people with autism who have difficulty processing various stimuli the way that others can, said the study authors. RELATED: Can Dogs Teach Us To Live Longer? Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ran tests that presented rats with a variety of sound and visual cues, and analyzed how the rodents sifted through that information and recognized patterns in order to get a treat. ...
Prairie Dogs Share a Peck
Need a little cute in your life? We all do. There's nothing wrong with getting a warm and fuzzy fix on a daily basis. That's why we're here with a dose of the most aww-inducing animal images on the web this week. PRAIRIE DOG PECK Two prairie dogs share a smooch in their German zoo enclosure called "Yukon bay."…
Animals Are People Too (Only Furrier)
Dogs are surfing. Goats are working. Cats are deejaying. Soon enough, Apple will release a paw-friendly iPhone for our four-legged friends. If you still don't believe that animals are just like you and me, well, we've got the pictures to prove it. "Uh, no. I’m the Blanche and you're the Dorothy."…
semiplume, │:│chelle's view│:│, 3sth3r, listentoreason, Flickr "Can we get a dog?" It's the question that (some) moms and dads everywhere dread hearing. There are lots of reasons parents might think their children aren't ready for the responsibility of owning a dog. That's why generations of kids have learned how to care for animals with smaller, lower-maintenance pets like goldfish, hamsters, gerbils, or hermit crabs. Those animals are fine choices for a first pet, but they're not particularly original. Maybe your child wants something a little more unusual, or maybe you want to surprise him or her with a new pet that's exotic enough not to feel like just a consolation prize ...
Genista, Flickr "What do I have to be afraid of? It's like not like the mouse is gonna bite me!" ...
swedegal711, Flickr Name: Mai Tai Location: Tinley Park, Ill. Age: 2 years Species: Rat Favorite Toy: Newspapers and Kleenex boxes. Favorite Treat: Croissants, peas, and Ensure. Nicknames: I have nicknamed her "Gus Gus" after the fat mouse from Disney's "Cinderella." Congratulations to our submitter, swedegal711. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...