The Psych Files Podcast » animal behavior http://www.thepsychfiles.com Psychology podcast and resources for students and educators Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:31:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 ThePsychFiles is a podcast for anyone interested in the topic of psychology and how theories in this field apply to everyday life. Dr. Michael Britt brings you an upbeat, fun podcast of interest to everyone from psychology majors to those just interested in why people do what they do. Michael Britt no Michael Britt michael@thepsychfiles.com michael@thepsychfiles.com (Michael Britt) 2007-2008 Psychology podcast and resources for students and educators psychology, human behavior, psych major, psych The Psych Files Podcast » animal behavior http://www.thepsychfiles.com/images/TPFnewLogo144x144.jpg http://www.thepsychfiles.com Episode 105: Smart Birds are More Successful with the Ladies http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2009/09/episode-105-smart-birds-are-more-successful-with-the-ladies/ http://www.thepsychfiles.com/2009/09/episode-105-smart-birds-are-more-successful-with-the-ladies/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:36:35 +0000 Michael http://www.thepsychfiles.com/?p=1109 A popular piece of animal research indicates that intelligent male Browerbirds appear to have greater "mating success" (researcher lingo for sex). The more sensitive birds may also be more preferred by the opposite sex as well. So much for the jocks. Find out about this fascinating research on animals in this video episode of The Psych Files. bowerbird.jpg

Resources On Animal Intelligence

  • Many thanks to Jason Keagy for his communication regarding this research.

  • Here is a link to Dr. Gerald Borgia‘s website where you can learn more about the activities of his research group (including info on applying to become a research assistant).

  • Thanks to professor Emeritus Stephen Black from Bishop’s University for alerting the Teaching in Psychology discussion list about this neat study on browerbirds

  • More on problem solving animals: If you haven’t seen these crows do some neat problem solving then you’re in for a treat.

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