Do dogs manipulate humans to get what they want? The science is in and the answer is: Yes, dogs do exaggerate their facial expressions to get what they want from us.
Crows Even Smarter than Thought Possible
Researchers have found that crows may possess mental capabilities that some animal behavior experts did not think were possible.
Think Your Dog is a Good Communicator? Congratulate Yourself
Researchers have found that dogs adapt their communicative strategies to their environment and that owner behavior influences communicative effort and success.
How Old is Your Dog? The Real Answer
Dogs are actually much older than we previously estimated. Now researchers have devised a more accurate formula to calculate a dog’s age based on the chemical changes in the DNA as organisms grow old.
Pink Power: Bully Flamingos are Deeper Pink
New research has just revealed that bright pink flamingos are more aggressive than paler rivals when fighting over food.
If You Were Trapped Would Your Dog Want to Rescue You? New Study Reveals the Answer
Is your dog like Lassie? If you were trapped on thin ice would your dog rescue you? Would he or she even want to? The results of a new study offer some insight into the answers.
Pet Adoption in the Age of Lock Down: A Story in Pictures
Thankfully, the virus lock-down has not meant that animals needing homes are blocked from being placed with new loving families.
You Talkin’ to Me? Cats Recognize their Names But May Ignore It
A scientific study has demonstrated that cats recognize their names when called–even when they choose to ignore it.
Why Cats are Stronger than Dogs for Surviving Snake Bites
Scientists hoping to help save the lives of our furry friends have conducted a research study to find out why cats are twice as likely to survive a venomous snakebite than dogs. The results revealed the secret lies in the effects of snake venom on the blood clotting agents in dogs and cats and on the behavioral differences between cats and dogs…
Dogs Experience Teenage Rebellion: Study
A new study has demonstrated that like humans, dogs also experience a form of teenage rebellion, becoming less obedient when going through puberty. During this period dogs are less likely to follow their caretakers’ instructions, though they will listen and follow what a stranger tells them to do.
Covid-Sniffing Dogs?
Will dogs be the ultimate test to determine if humans have contracted the Corona Virus (Covid-19)? A new trial at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) is trying to determine that right now.
Separation Anxiety in Cats? Yes, say researchers
A new survey study has revealed that some cats appear to experience separation anxiety when their human family members are away.
