New research shows that pigeons can discriminate the abstract concepts of space and time, likely using a different region of…
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Dogs lick their mouths in response to angry humans, say scientists
Fellow humans may look alarmed or move away when you show anger, but your dog will likely lick his mouth. …
Researchers uncover risky bacteria and parasites in raw meat for pets
Experts are warning dog and cat owners to be aware of the risks associated with feeding their pets raw meat-based…
Dog Treats can Lead to Health Problems, Need Better Labeling, warn scientists
Scientists say treat labels should be more explicit and provide more detailed information on ingredients and energy content to prevent…
Bonobos Prefer Jerks, say researchers
While humans generally prefer individuals who are nice to others, a Duke University study finds bonobos are more attracted to…
Cockatoos Trained to Use Correct Key in Keyhole
Animal cognition research continues to teach humans about the cognitive capacity of our fellow animals we share the planet with.…
Sheep can be trained to recognize faces from snaps
Animal cognition research continues to surprise…Scientists have discovered that sheep can be trained to recognize human faces from looking at…
Horses Read Our Body Language: New Study
Perceptive humans who have interacted with horses already know this to be true but now researchers have demonstrated it scientifically:…
Power in Numbers: Chimps Utilize Teamwork for Solving Number Problems
Scientists discover that chimpanzees utilize teamwork and cognitive perspective-taking (the ability to imagine themselves in their teammate’s position), to help…
Chimp Personality Data
Field data on chimpanzee personality traits. . . Chimp personalities. “Jane Goodall drew the attention of a global audience with…
Dogs may protect kids from asthma, eczema, say researchers
Some good news for families with kids and dogs…In two new replication studies scientists have confirmed the buffering effects against…
Dogs have sleep problems following bad experiences: New study
Have you ever experienced fitful sleep after having a bad day? Well, your dog may be experiencing similar outcomes. New…
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