Sarah Marshall‐Pescini

Figuring things out: Innovation arena in wolves and dogs

The paper compares innovative problem-solving skills in wolves, pack dogs, and pet dogs using an innovation arena, finding pet dogs outperformed others due to prior positive experiences with human-made objects.

Birth synchronisation increases allonursing opportunities in free-ranging dogs

The paper shows that birth synchrony among co-resident, maternally related females in free-ranging dogs increases allonursing opportunities and supports cooperative breeding.

From wag to affect: Tail kinematic signatures of canine emotional states in computer-controlled environments

This study examines tail kinematics in dogs during computer-controlled tasks to identify emotional states, finding that tail wagging correlates with positive anticipation and increased speed in negative conditions.

Good dog, bad wolf: Debunking evolutionary preparedness to fear wolves

This study investigates neural and behavioral responses to wolves, dogs, and snakes, finding that wolves are perceived as more threatening despite similar neural responses to dogs.

Neophilia in wolves and dogs

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.

Inference in wolves and dogs: The "cups task", revisited

This study revisits the cups task in wolves and dogs to assess inferential reasoning, finding that choices were based on stimulus saliency rather than inference.