“Bears, it turns out, are a lot like humans. They form alliances with strangers, they make calculations about relative costs and benefits, they lay down rules and punish those who break them. They trade based on a clear system of… — Benjamin Kilham Copy Share Image
“When we think of social animals-that is, animals who live together in well-defined groups, and form enduring relationships- we usually think of the great… — Benjamin Kilham Copy Share Image
“Aggression in bears can be and often is a stepping stone to friendship. Friendship and alliances frequently develop by repeated interactions, with initial aggression… — Benjamin Kilham Copy Share Image
“Highly social animals like dogs and chimpanzees who live in small groups evolved to be more tolerant in subordinate roles. The fact that young… — Benjamin Kilham Copy Share Image
“Bears, it turns out, are a lot like humans. They form alliances with strangers, they make calculations about relative costs and benefits, they lay… — Benjamin Kilham Copy Share Image
