A new scientific study has revealed that chimpanzees engage in complex vocalizations with almost 400 words.
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Insects as Pets: The New Craze
There is a new trend in pets: thousands of people all over the world are swapping their hamsters and cats for praying mantises, stick insects and other types of bugs as pets.
Cruel Over-Breeding Causes Dogs a Lifetime of Suffering, Warn Veterinarians
Selective breeding has led to serious health problems among some breeds that veterinarians warn can cause these dogs a “lifetime of suffering”.
World Bee Day!
World Bee Day is celebrated every year on May 20th to raise awareness for the essential role bees and other pollinators play in our and the planet’s survival.
Bold Monkeys Learn Faster than Shy Monkeys
New research has revealed that bolder monkeys learn faster than shy ones, which was especially evident for members of some family groups.
Testing Cognitive Decline in Aging Dogs
Researchers have found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline.
Breed is an Unreliable Predictor of Individual Dog’s Behavior: Scientists
New scientific research has revealed that in modern times a dog’s breed has relatively little correlation with an individual dog’s behavior.
Reptiles Threatened with Extinction: Scientists
One in five reptiles faces extinction in what scientists say would have a ‘devastating’ effect on humans and the planet. With 21% of reptile species (from lizards to snakes to geckos and turtles) currently facing extinction, such a loss could have disastrous impacts on ecosystems around the world.
Where does your cat go? Not far, say researchers
A new study reveals that most cats do not stray far from home–especially if they have been spayed/neutered.
Impending insect apocalypse threatens human health and well-being
The results of a new scientific study demonstrate an impending insect apocalypse. Given the important role of insects in local ecosystems, pollination and food production, losing insects threatens human health and food security.
Shocking Number of Pets OD-ing from Weed: Veterinarians
A new survey of North American veterinarians revealed cases of marijuana poisoning among pets are on the rise.
Dog Owners Create Health Risk from Pet Food Handling
The results of a new study suggests that most U.S. dog owners are unaware of — and do not follow — guidelines on safe pet food and dish handling from the FDA. This presents health risks for both pets and humans.
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