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Newly discovered brain network offers clues to social cognition

Scientists call our ability to understand another person’s thoughts—to intuit their desires, read their intentions, and predict their behavior—theory of mind. It’s an essential human trait, one that is crucial to effective social interaction. But where did it come from? Working with rhesus macaque monkeys, researchers in Winrich Freiwald’s Laboratory…

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Titi Monkey

Titi monkeys are one of the few nonhuman primate models that develop social attachment. Therefore, they are involved in the study of neurotransmitters and what they contribute to the biology of social attachment.  Recently, the monkeys were involved in research to develop a new technique to visualize oxytocin receptors in…

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Mouse Igloos to Promote Natural Behaviors and Safe Social Housing

Plastic igloos, such as the one pictured here, provide mice the opportunity to carry out natural behaviors like concealing themselves. They also help animals manage social issues that commonly arise in mouse colonies. The igloos provide breeding mice a place to build their nests and protect their pups. The clear…

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Baby titi monkey

This is a baby titi monkey with her father. Titi monkeys are highly social animals and live in family groups that include mother, father and baby.

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Father caring for infant

This is a father and infant titi monkey.  These monkeys live in monogamous family groups that consist of the mother, father and offspring.  The father is the main caretaker for the infants. He brings the infant to her mother to nurse.  Infant monkeys are weaned at five months old.

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Mother sheep with lambs

These lambs are part of a maternal nutrition study. Whenever possible, lambs involved in research studies are raised with their mothers where they undergo normal social and emotional development. If a study requires hand-rearing, it must be approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), a body responsible…

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Cat Housing

Cat housing takes into consideration their social, psychological and behavioral needs. Cats do well in compatible social groups with the ability to have some distance from each other when desired. Each cat must have have easy access to resting places, food, water and litter boxes.  These two cats are taking…

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Pig playtime

Pigs are smart, social animals that like to nibble and root.  Balls and puzzle toys are provided to engage them in rooting and problem solving opportunities.  These caregivers know each of their pigs by name and look forward to spending time with them every day.

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