Scientists are asking for U.S. volunteers who live with cats to participate in a new research project.
Tag: human-animal relationships
‘Pawternity Leave’ Offered by Employers
Pawternity Leave, giving employees time off to care for new pets, is starting to be recognized by more companies.
Hero Rats Help Earthquake Victims
Rats are being trained to assist human rescuers locate survivors stuck in earthquake debris. The animals are a part of The Hero Rats Project.
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.
Surprising number of back-to-work adults miss their dog more than their kids
A recent poll of U.S. adults who have or are about to head back to work (post-pandemic lock-down) revealed some surprising facts about family relationships.
The Secret to Getting your Cat to be More Affectionate: Study
New research from Nottingham Trent University has found the key to getting your cat’s affection.
Dogs Long-term Stress Levels: Relationship with Owners may be to Blame
According to the results of a new study, the relationship a dog has with its owner is related to its stress level. The results also suggest that the link between stress and the owner’s personality traits differs between dog breeds.
Animal-assisted therapy helps brain injury patients
The results of a new study have demonstrated that animal-assisted therapy can foster social competence in patients with brain injuries and increase their emotional involvement during therapy.
What is the difference between your pet dog and wolves? Not that much, researchers discover.
A new scientific study has revealed that wolves and domesticated pet dogs are actually a lot alike. In fact, both … More
Coyote Parents Living Near Humans Train Pups to be Emboldened
A new study has demonstrated that when coyote parents become habituated to humans, their offspring become more habituated, too. This … More
Koko, Washoe and Human-Animal Relationships
How Koko the gorilla and a chimp named Washoe changed the way humans view their relationship with animals … More
Can Wild Animals Communicate with Humans? Yes, and now there is proof.
Of course many people within the animal welfare and animal rights worlds already know that animals can communicate with humans–if … More
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