
Evolution
What Are Animals Thinking when They Face Off?
Conventional wisdom holds that the ability to assess a rival's fighting ability is universal in the animal kingdom. Recent research has shown otherwise
Gareth Arnott is a senior lecturer in animal behavior and welfare at Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland. His research focuses on animal contest behavior and animal welfare. Credit: Nick Higgins
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