Do dogs manipulate humans to get what they want? The science is in and the answer is: Yes, dogs do exaggerate their facial expressions to get what they want from us.
Category: Animal-Human Connections
Think Your Dog is a Good Communicator? Congratulate Yourself
Researchers have found that dogs adapt their communicative strategies to their environment and that owner behavior influences communicative effort and success.
If You Were Trapped Would Your Dog Want to Rescue You? New Study Reveals the Answer
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.
Pet Adoption in the Age of Lock Down: A Story in Pictures
Thankfully, the virus lock-down has not meant that animals needing homes are blocked from being placed with new loving families.
You Talkin’ to Me? Cats Recognize their Names But May Ignore It
A scientific study has demonstrated that cats recognize their names when called–even when they choose to ignore it.
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.
Gerbil Art Museum: A COVID-19 Lock Down-Inspired Creation
Rather than going bonkers from the COVID-19 lock down, one London-based couple stuck inside for the foreseeable future designed and built a tiny art museum for their pet gerbils, Pandoro & Tiramisù.
Dogs and Divorce: One scientist says do not let the dog choose
Dogs and Divorce: How do judges determine which person gets custody over the dog? One scientist says: Do not let the dog choose.
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.
Everything You Did Not Know About Birds
Interesting scientific study findings about birds.
