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Category: Animal-Human Connections

Horses use facial and voice cues to determine human’s emotional state

As with previous research findings on the topic, this most recent animal cognition study rendered impressive findings about horse intelligence … More

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Dogs know exactly what you are feeling, say scientists

and people who live with dogs are not one bit surprised.     Dogs understand what’s written all over your … More

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Dogs Problem-Solving Aided by Humans, say researchers

Human encouragement might influence how dogs solve problems, according to a new Oregon State University study.  The study, published in … More

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Companion animals help the mentally ill, say scientists

While mental health practitioners have argued for the benefits of patients having companion animals for a number of years now, … More

pets help the mentally ill say scientists

Whales Imitate Human Speech, say researchers

Whale Hello: Orcas Can Imitate Human Speech, Researchers Find NPR Say hello to an orca, and it might say hello … More

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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.  … More

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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: … More

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Goose mom repeatedly pecks squad car to get help for her baby

Watch video   Clever goose mom engages in effective communication to help her baby.  Attentive law enforcement responds.   Originally … More

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Dogs more expressive when you are watching

Talk about knowing how to get your needs met…a new study has discovered that dogs produce more facial expressions when … More

Animal Communication, Dogs more expressive when you are looking, human animal relations

How to Reduce Cat Behavioral Problems: New study

Many U.S. veterinarians and animals welfare workers have been telling clients this for years, and now there is scientific evidence … More

Bad Cat Behaviors Triggered by Early Weaning, Delayed weaning reduces behavioral problems in cats, New research recommends weaning cats at 14 weeks to reduce cat behavioral problems

Human-Dog Social Bond has Genetic Tie

A fascinating new piece of research examining the human-animal bond and the genetic ties surrounding social behaviors of dogs and … More

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Hyena Man says it’s a gift from God to be friends with hyenas

An incredible example of the human-animal bond…   Hyenas Spark Admiration, Not Fear, in Ethiopia’s Harar City Reuters Hyenas roam … More

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