Neophilia in wolves and dogs
Dániel Rivas-Blanco, Lou Gonnet-dit-Revel, Friederike Range, Sabine Tebbich, Sarah Marshall‐Pescini
The study compares neophilic behavior in wolves, pack-living dogs, and pet dogs using object interaction tests, finding no differences in approach latency but increased interaction with new objects across all populations.
Animal Cognition · Dec 2, 2025Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition