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Category: Animal Behavior

Pets Get Smarter with Age: Survey

A new survey of 2,000 dog and cat owners looked at the experiences of having younger and senior pets.

Pets can become smarter with age, Senior pets can be great to adopt

Lion Stays by Wife’s Side Until the End

A testament of true love in the animal kingdom.

Lion husband stays by wife's side to the end

Cats Recognize when Owners are Speaking to Them: Study

Cats can recognize when their owners are speaking directly to them, and they give off definitive behavioral signs when that happens. 

Cats know when their owners are speaking to them, Cats recognize their owners voice

6 Signs Your Cat Loves You: Expert

An animal behaviorist lays out some strong signs of affection your kitty is probably trying to communicate with you.

Animal Communication, human-animal relationships

Dogs Cry More when Reunited with Human Family Members

The results of a new scientific study reveal that dogs do cry–and they cry the most when reunited with their human family members. 

Dogs cry tears of joy when reunited with owners, human-animal bonds

Calling All Cat People: Scientists Need Your Input

Scientists are asking for U.S. volunteers who live with cats to participate in a new research project.

Animal Welfare, cat study, human-animal relationships, humans nd cats research

Positive Tone Matters when Speaking to Animals: Study

According to new scientific research, the way we talk around animals and the way we talk to animals may have an impact on their well-being.

Animal Communication, Animals distinguish between positive and negative tones, human-animal relationships, Speak to animals using a positive tone

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. 

Dog breed is poor predictor of dog behavior

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.

animal behavior research, most cats roam close to home

Cats are Psychopaths, say scientists

A new study has found that the average cat is likely harboring psychopathic tendencies.

animal behavior research, Cats are psychopaths

Doggy ADHD: New Study

Researchers of a new study identify features of hyperactive and impulsive behavior and inattention (ADHD) in dogs

Dogs with ADHD

Smart Parrots Need A Lot of Stimulation: Study

The results of an important new study help to explain why many intelligent birds–and perhaps other animals–struggle in captivity. More specifically, the results revealed that the smarter the bird, the more unique welfare needs it has in captivity.

animal cognition research, animal intelligence, Animal Welfare, Smart parrots need a lot of stimulation and natural foods

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