We owe enormous love, respect, and gratitude to the mothers who gave us life and, for some of us, helped us survive — s…
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When faced with a thick layer of icy snow in their yard, the first instinct for many is to rush to the nearest hardware store and grab a bag of…
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Do you call your furry friend your “baby”? Veterinarians warn that humanizing pets — a form of anthropomorphism — can cause them distress. A team of British zoo psychologists and…
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The famous dog Patron isn’t the only four-legged hero in recent conflicts. Throughout history, various cultures have enlisted dogs, horses, camels, and even elephants not just for farming but for…
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Domestication has made cat and dog breeds more diverse — yet surprisingly similar. That has serious implications for their health. At first glance, Persian cats and pugs seem entirely different,…
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Domestic cats have lived alongside humans for about 10,000 years. We adore our furry companions, often thinking of them as friends, family members, or even “children.” It seems this affection…
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Kissing is an essential part of human culture. Ancient cuneiform tablets discovered in Iraq reveal that people have been kissing since at least 2500 B.C. Today, we actively exchange kisses…
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It’s not just humans who have a taste for alcohol. Researchers from the University of Exeter in the UK have turned their attention to the eating habits of wild animals…
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People often become less social as they age. But it’s not just humans—animals do it too, and for many species that pullback can bring benefits. “Overall, it seems there is…
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A team at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, conducted an in-depth study of how hippos run—and the results surprised the researchers. These hefty, wingless mammals can sometimes lift…
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Human activity is threatening migratory animals worldwide. The United Nations highlighted those dangers in a summary of a recent report, “The State of Migratory Species in the World,” published by…
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Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Animal Behavior (Germany) are registering thousands of farm animals — dogs, goats, and others — as well as numerous wild animals for a…
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Camels live in some of the hottest places on Earth, yet they barely sweat. The body temperature of these “ships of the desert” can rise to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40…
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How much water does an adult need each day? Adults need about two and a half liters. One liter of that comes from the food we eat. The second liter…
