In a new scientific study wolves behaved more prosocially toward their fellow pack members than did pack dogs.
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Animal-assisted therapy helps brain injury patients
The results of a new study have demonstrated that animal-assisted therapy can foster social competence in patients with brain injuries and increase their emotional involvement during therapy.
Dogs as Expert Cancer Screening Tool: New study
A new study has demonstrated that dogs can accurately sniff out cancer in blood. This canine cancer detection could lead to new noninvasive, inexpensive ways to detect cancer.
Cats Know their Names: Study
Humans who live with cats and regularly call them by their names have always known that cats, like their canine…
Shelter Dogs Helped by Sleepovers: New Study
Those working in the animal rescue and foster care arenas may want to shift some of their helping efforts to…
Recall Expanded: Hills Canned Dog Food
Following its January canned dog food recall, Hill’s Pet Nutrition has issued an expanded recall of more canned dog food…
What is the difference between your pet dog and wolves? Not that much, researchers discover.
A new scientific study has revealed that wolves and domesticated pet dogs are actually a lot alike. In fact, both…
Coyote Parents Living Near Humans Train Pups to be Emboldened
A new study has demonstrated that when coyote parents become habituated to humans, their offspring become more habituated, too. This…
Humans Shape their Dogs Personalities: Study
A new study has confirmed what many people who share their lives with dogs have suspected: Humans actually shape their…
Higher Order Thinking: Orangutans Compare Apples to Bananas, Evaluate Tool Use
Apes are so intelligent that they weigh their options. This is the conclusion of a new animal cognition study that…
Horses Getting Sick from Human-made Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals: Study
Some synthetic and industrialized (naturally occurring chemicals that have been synthetically-altered) that have been shown to be toxic for humans…
Fish Appear to Recognize Themselves in the Mirror. Wow.
Findings from new research suggest that fish might possess far higher cognitive powers than previously thought. More specifically, the results…
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