This is not comparable to word learning in children. By around age two, typical English-speaking children learn approximately ...

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So, you think you’re smart? Try to understand important words said in an entirely unknown language, used by a totally different species — now, multipl.

For years, researchers have known that young children pick up words just by being around conversation. Toddlers do not need ...

Could dogs ever learn something like speech? A new review explores the science behind enhancing canine communication.

TUSCON, Ariz. — A dog’s ability to understand people may be present shortly after birth rather than learned, according to a new study by University of Arizona researchers that was published in the ...

Ollie reports dogs show love through eye contact, affectionate gestures, and emotional connections, demonstrating a genuine ...

Some dogs are seemingly more talented than others. So-called gifted word learners (GWL) are rare canines that can rapidly learn the names of toys, a skill that most dogs don't possess. To understand ...

Cadaver dogs can pick up the distinct scent of human corpses from a pile of rubble or deep underground. With their exceptional abilities, these canines help recover victims of natural disasters and ...

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