Chimps and Humans Console Victims Similarly: New Study

An interesting observational study examining the consoling tendencies of humans and nonhuman primates. Focusing on “social closeness”, the findings (and … More

Dogs Love Owners Scent the Most, say Researchers

Dogs love their owners’ scent more than anything else in the world, including the smell of other humans or the … More

Cats may actually like their owners: New research

They may have a strange way of showing it, but it turns out that cats may actually like humans far … More

Why do dog owners really walk their dogs? New study reveals the secrets

Is walking your dog every day just another chore you have to do? Not at all, say researchers. A new … More

More millennials demanding dog-friendly workplaces

Obstacles to widespread adoption [of Bring Your Dog to Work policies] include common pet allergies and some people’s fear of … More

Raccoon searching for lunch, gets unexpected ride

The frightened looking masked bandit was apparently just looking for some trash when the driver took off, not realizing the … More

How Domesticating Animals Changes Humans–and the Animals We Dominate

A very interesting recommended read on how domesticating animals changes them, but also us… . “Domestication means replacing a relationship … More

Killing for Fun and Other Human Interests

Those of us who hike with our dogs know only too well that young coyotes love to play with family … More

Coast Guard Gives Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation, Saves Drowning Kitten

A purrfect rescue: Italian coast guard saves drowning kitten A tiny kitten that went for an ill-advised swim in the … More

Does your dog love you just for the food?

One scientist set out to find the answer… Do dogs really love you for you, or just because you feed … More

Dogs Prefer Praise to Food: New Research

Just like humans… Dogs would rather get a belly rub than a treat A new study suggests that most dogs … More