Quantity discrimination in a spontaneous task in a poison frog.
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DOI: 10.1007/s10071-021-01528-x
Abstract: The use of quantitative information underlies a range of animal behaviors. There are thought to be two parallel systems for judging quantity: a precise representation of small numbers of objects, typically less than 4, that… read more here.
Keywords: system; quantity discrimination; quantity; poison frog ... See more keywords
Trained quantity discrimination in the invasive red-eared slider and a comparison with the native stripe-necked turtle
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DOI: 10.1007/s10071-024-01850-0
Abstract: Little is known about the behavioral and cognitive traits that best predict invasion success. Evidence is mounting that cognitive performance correlates with survival and fecundity, two pivotal factors for the successful establishment of invasive populations.… read more here.
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Group size affects spontaneous quantity discrimination performance in wild Western Australian magpies (Gymnorhina tibicen dorsalis)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10071-025-01963-0
Abstract: Animals may benefit from the ability to discriminate between quantities in their environment; for example, when choosing between foraging patches differing in food availability or assessing the size of rival groups. Numerous studies utilising spontaneous… read more here.
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Response to intruder number is related to spontaneous quantity discrimination performance in a wild bird
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DOI: 10.1093/beheco/araf093
Abstract: Abstract Quantity discrimination abilities are considered a valuable skill for many aspects of life, including foraging, predator avoidance, and intergroup contests. Two types of experiments are often utilized to detect such abilities in animals; cognitive… read more here.
Keywords: spontaneous quantity; quantity discrimination; performance; quantity ... See more keywords