Monkey grooming is not just about hygiene. It strengthens social bonds. When one monkey grooms another, they build trust. This reinforces group hierarchy. You see cooperation in action. It is how their communities thrive. #MonkeyBehavior #SocialAnimals

Breeding male mole-rats (Fukomys) use strong bites to defend reproductive monopoly - Communications Biology Breeding status shapes bite force in social African Fukomys mole-rats: strong male competition drives higher bite force in breeding males, while weaker female competition results in lower bite force i...

🦷 How is bite force related to reproduction in Mole-rats? 🦷

Scientists from @prfju.bsky.social have discovered that breeding males have a remarkably stronger bite, which helps them maintain a reproductive monopoly. 🤯

🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s42...

#Molerats #Fukomys #Reproduction #SocialAnimals

Today's #Songoftheday 2/6/26

Adults by Social Animals

#SocialAnimals

#sotd #music #musicbsky

When Vampire Bats Become Close Friends, They Start ‘Talking’ Like Each Other New research shows that just like humans, vampire bats with deep social relationships use similar sounds as one another to communicate

When Vampire Bats Become Close Friends, They Start ‘Talking’ Like Each Other: New research shows that just like humans, vampire bats with deep social relationships use similar sounds as one another to… @SmithsonianMag #VampireBats #AnimalBehavior #WildlifeResearch #BatCommunication #SocialAnimals

One who enjoys
Causing pain cannot
Be given trust

There’s a word for that

One who can’t care
About causing pain
Complains nonstop

There’s a word for that too

Neither word is “leadership”

#education #community #MentalHealth #kindness #SocialAnimals #humanity #anthropology #peace #hope

Switzerland says you can't own just one guinea pig—they legally require a friend to prevent loneliness. 🐹❤️ #RandomFact #AnimalWelfare #SwissLaw #GuineaPigs #SocialAnimals

The Secret Laws of Animal Cities - Explore the hidden social rules of animal cities: from complex ant colonies to urban wildlife networks, uncover the science, stories,

The Secret Laws of Animal Cities wiobs.com/the-secret-l... #UrbanWildlife #AnimalCities #UrbanEcology #SocialAnimals #AnimalSociety

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#chimpanzee
#adultchimp
#wildlifephotography
#socialanimals
#animalportrait
#naturallightphotography
#colourgrade
#hdr
#fineart_portraits
#primate
#protectedspecies

Dolphins are not only adorable but incredibly smart! These marine mammals have advanced cognitive abilities and are known for their social structures and impressive communication skills.
https://dazzleree.com/
#smartanimals #nyc #newyorkcity #viral #fyp #dazzleree #marinemammals #socialanimals

Who, Me? What did I do?

#meerkat (Suricata suricatta) #LowryPark #Zoo
#Tampa #Florida
photo by Steve Sanoudis
from the collections at theotherpages.org

#animals #mammals #meercats #nature #zoos #wildlife #lookout #colonyanimal #mongoose #africa #southafrica #socialanimals #photography

Here is Episode 87 of my podcast Social Animals with local musician Gene Champagne of @teenageheadmusic.bsky.social. We talk about pets, lost friendships and his new EP “Let’s Jet.” Thanks @camcarp.bsky.social for introducing me to such a humble and generous storyteller. #friendship #socialanimals

#Rats are such pure creatures. One of my girls had surgery and is recovering. Since doing so all she has wanted to do was be close to either me or @cjgriffin.bsky.social . Shes so small and we are so big but she just wants to curl up close. #fancyrats #animalbehavour #socialanimals