Is your dog like Lassie? If you were trapped on thin ice would your dog rescue you? Would he or she even want to? The results of a new study offer some insight into the answers.
Category: Animal Behavior
Why Cats are Stronger than Dogs for Surviving Snake Bites
Scientists hoping to help save the lives of our furry friends have conducted a research study to find out why cats are twice as likely to survive a venomous snakebite than dogs. The results revealed the secret lies in the effects of snake venom on the blood clotting agents in dogs and cats and on the behavioral differences between cats and dogs…
Dogs Experience Teenage Rebellion: Study
A new study has demonstrated that like humans, dogs also experience a form of teenage rebellion, becoming less obedient when going through puberty. During this period dogs are less likely to follow their caretakers’ instructions, though they will listen and follow what a stranger tells them to do.
Separation Anxiety in Cats? Yes, say researchers
A new survey study has revealed that some cats appear to experience separation anxiety when their human family members are away.
Flamingos Stay Tight, Make BFFs: New Study
A new study has revealed that flamingos form close social bonds with those in their flock, remaining friends often for decades.
Life After People? Goats
The virus that is shutting down human activity around the globe has left quite an opportunity for animals. In this case, goats.
Dog Separation Anxiety is Actually Frustration: New Study
The findings of a recent study support the idea that dogs exhibiting what has been commonly thought of as “separation anxiety” are actually just really frustrated to be in the position of lock-down or being housebound.
Secret Lives of Wandering House Cats Revealed: Cat Tracker Study
The results of a massive, longitudinal, multi-country research study tracking the outdoor movements of pet cats have revealed the secrets of where–and how far–they wander.
Rats Need an Advocate. Will it be You?
We know that like us, rats are intelligent, kind and empathic and sometimes experience regret, have an active memory life, laugh and play games, plan ahead, engage in bartering and trading, are super helpful, and are great at tasks, using tools and learning. So why, when we have scientific evidence of all of these attributes, do we treat rats so inhumanely–in the scientific lab, as well as the outer world?
Gorillas, Like Humans, are Territorial: New Study
Scientists in a new study have confirmed that like humans, gorillas are territorial in their behavior.
Elephants and Their Dead
The tales about elephants mourning their dead may have validity. In a new, first of its kind meta-analysis, the results appear to confirm the folklore surrounding elephants and their dead.
These Birds have a Bigger Social Network Than You
A new study has demonstrated that it is not just mammals that have complex societies. The results of a new observational study reveal that birds–more specifically vulture guinea fowl that live in Africa–can keep track of relationships with hundreds of others.
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