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Personality matters, even for squirrels
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September 14 -- Humans acknowledge that personality goes a long way, at least for our species. But scientists have been more hesitant to ascribe personality -- defined as consistent behavior over time -- to other animals. A study from the University of California, Davis is the first to document pers
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