Tag: Animal Antics

  • Cows Have Best Friends and Hold Grudges

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    Cows might seem like simple farm animals, but they’ve got drama worthy of a soap opera—turns out, they have best friends and even hold grudges! Researchers at the University of Northampton in the UK studied dairy cows and found that these gentle giants form tight social bonds. When paired with their favorite cow buddy, they’re…

  • Penguins Propose with Pebbles

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    Penguins might just be the most romantic animals out there—they propose with pebbles! Specifically, male Adélie penguins in Antarctica have a sweet mating ritual where they search for the perfect pebble to gift to their potential mate. These little black-and-white birds waddle across rocky beaches, sometimes traveling miles, to find a smooth, shiny stone that…