Crows are not only excellent toolmakers, it turns out they are absolute rock stars when it comes to creating complex … More
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Yes, your pet can tell time!
Those people who share their lives with pets frequently have stories about their pet’s seemingly uncanny sense for when their … More
Elephants can do Maths
The results of a new animal cognition study have demonstrated that Asian elephants have math skills similar to humans. … More
An All Dogs Call for the Itchy Dog Project
Itchy Dog Project extended to all breeds of dog Overview A popular University of Nottingham veterinary survey into the … More
Dog-Mode Feature for Future Cars?
Is a new feature that helps save dogs’ lives in the works for future vehicles? Possibly. At least for Teslas. … More
Majority Of Veterinarians Report Widespread Moral Distress: Study
Some disturbing results have emerged from a recent study focusing on the emotional conflicts and stress experienced by veterinarians… – … More
How do dogs process your words? New study seeks answers.
Did you ever wonder what makes your dog respond to new words you never taught him before? Scientists are now … More
Unfaithful Mouse Spouse? Talking it through calmly is best, say researchers
Talking infidelity through calmly seems to be the best approach to save the relationship–at least for mice living in California… … More
Therapy Dogs Need Washed Prior to Visiting Sick Patients
Scientific studies have demonstrated that therapy animals can bring a lot of positive outcomes for those who are suffering with … More
Pets OK for Kids with Asthma, say researchers
The findings of a recent scientific study are good news for families who have pets and a child with asthma. … More
PCB Chemicals Wiping Out Killer Whales
Originally posted on Chemical Free Life:
A new study based on modeling shows that though banned in 1979, PCB industrial chemicals (polychlorinated biphenyls)…
Rescuer Arrested, Charged for Helping Animals during Hurricane
This story really speaks for itself… She gave medicine to pets she rescued from Hurricane Florence. She was arrested … More
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