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Books
fromPsychology Today
14 hours ago

Why Rick McIntyre Is the Go-To Guy for All Things Wolves

Rick McIntyre's memoir offers insights into his life with wolves and valuable lessons about wildlife relationships.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 hours ago

Sperm whales may make their own vowel sounds, similar to human language

Sperm whales' click communication resembles human language vowels, revealing deeper similarities between species than previously understood.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

What I Learned From My Cat, a Meow Is Not Always a Meow

Cats may vocalize excessively due to health issues like hyperthyroidism, which can lead to misunderstandings between pets and their owners.
#animal-sentience
Writing
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Reimagining Animal Sentience: A Novel View of Animal Minds

Animal sentience is real, and poetry can transform our understanding and treatment of animals as conscious beings.
Pets
fromDoggodigest
14 hours ago

Pets Make Better Social Media Influencers Than People, Study Finds - Doggodigest

Pets, especially dogs, are more trusted social media influencers than humans, according to recent research.
#chimpanzees
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

What a chimpanzee 'civil war' can teach us about how societies fall apart

Chimpanzees exhibit brutal behavior similar to humans, as evidenced by civil wars observed in their groups.
Music production
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Chimp Bizkit! Chimpanzees can sing and play the drums simultaneously

Chimpanzees can drum and sing simultaneously, showcasing complex musical abilities similar to humans.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

What a chimpanzee 'civil war' can teach us about how societies fall apart

Chimpanzees exhibit brutal behavior similar to humans, as evidenced by civil wars observed in their groups.
Music production
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Chimp Bizkit! Chimpanzees can sing and play the drums simultaneously

Chimpanzees can drum and sing simultaneously, showcasing complex musical abilities similar to humans.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Research suggests people who feel more empathy for dogs than humans aren't broken - their empathy is fully intact, it's just been directed toward the only available recipient that has never weaponized it, and a person whose empathy has been weaponized enough times eventually stops handing it to anyone who could do it again - Silicon Canals

Empathy can be selective, often directed more towards animals than humans due to psychological and biological factors.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Cows Are Smarter Than You Think

Humans perceive edible animals as unintelligent and companion animals as intelligent, influenced by cultural beliefs and justifications for factory farming.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Clout of Companion Animal Psychology for Dogs and Cats

Zazie Todd aims to improve the lives of dogs and cats through scientific understanding and compassionate care.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

'Animate': How Nonhuman and Human Minds Are Inherently Linked

Humans share traits with animals and have become disconnected, wrongly believing in our superiority over them.
#animal-cruelty
Pets
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Baychester dog attack on opossum sparks cruelty probe

A dog attacked an opossum in Baychester, leading to the animal's death and an investigation for possible animal cruelty.
Pets
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Baychester dog attack on opossum sparks cruelty probe

A dog attacked an opossum in Baychester, leading to the animal's death and an investigation for possible animal cruelty.
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Power of Human-Animal Relationships: 'Unleashing the Bond'

Human-animal relationships significantly influence physical health, emotional well-being, and community resilience through scientifically measurable mechanisms beyond sentimental value.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Seven Dogs Escaping Captivity Gives Hope to Us All

Resilience and leadership can emerge from unexpected sources, as demonstrated by a group of dogs navigating challenges together.
#dog-behavior
fromAol
1 week ago
Pets

Dog Throws a Dramatic Tantrum Outside Mom's Room While She Works

fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Pets

If a dog shows you their belly, it is not always an invitation to rub it: experts explain - Silicon Canals

An exposed dog belly can signal submission, anxiety, or a request for space rather than an invitation for petting; context and body language matter.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Pets

9 "cute" dog habits that can turn into big behavior problems, according to experts - Silicon Canals

Seemingly cute puppy behaviors can develop into serious, self-reinforcing behavioral problems that require early recognition and consistent training to prevent escalation.
Pets
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Why Are Dogs Obsessed With Dirty Underwear?

Dogs are attracted to dirty underwear due to the strong scent of their owners, which provides comfort and curiosity.
fromAol
1 week ago
Pets

Dog Throws a Dramatic Tantrum Outside Mom's Room While She Works

Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Dogs and People: Stories of Redemption and Mutual Rescue

Canine redemption narratives shape perceptions of mutual rescue between humans and dogs, reflecting broader themes of responsibility and redemption in society.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

What's it like to be a bat? Scientists develop new solution to the puzzle of animal minds

A new 'teleonome' framework evaluates animal welfare by understanding each species' evolutionary needs rather than isolated physiological measurements.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Dogs, Cats, and Other Nonhumans Are Not 'Just Animals'

A new book challenges speciesist narratives and promotes deeper respect for animals as sentient beings with powerful social bonds.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Reciprocal Relationships of Pets and Their Caregivers

Cats vocalize more frequently with male caregivers, suggesting a learned behavior to attract attention.
Pets
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Bad news: Your pets may be ruining your sleep

Sleeping with pets may provide emotional comfort but can negatively impact sleep quality for both humans and animals.
Pets
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Humans and dogs scientists find new proof of ancient bond

A female puppy from 15,800 years ago in Turkey is identified as the earliest-known dog, predating the previous record by 5,000 years.
Pets
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

How do dogs know how to get home? The science behind 'homing instinct'

Seven dogs escaped a meat factory in China and traveled 10 miles home, showcasing their remarkable homing instincts and sensory abilities.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Animal Consciousness: Behavioral Flexibility is Ubiquitous

Consciousness exists across diverse species including insects, demonstrating that humans are not uniquely conscious and behavioral flexibility indicates sentience in nonhuman animals.
Science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Do Dogs Enjoy Playing More Than Cats, Rats, or Dolphins?

Joy serves as a unifying, evolved positive emotion across species that motivates adaptive behaviors, can become maladaptive in excess, and is difficult to measure.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How ICE Is Disrupting the Human-Animal Bond

Abrupt immigration enforcement severs human-animal bonds, causing lasting trauma, abandoned pets, and reluctance to seek veterinary care.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

What to be mindful of during coyote mating season

Coyotes are native, adaptive, generally avoid people, rarely attack, and people should manage pets and reduce misinformation to coexist safely.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

When a horse whinnies, there's more than meets the ear

Horses produce simultaneous high and low frequency vocalizations in their whinnies through specialized vocal tract anatomy, a rare ability among mammals.
#animal-communication
Pets
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

What animal are you? Humans and animals tend to like the same mating calls

Humans and animals tend to prefer the same mating calls, suggesting humans are more attuned to animal acoustic signals than previously understood.
Pets
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

What mating call do YOU find most appealing? Take the test

Humans and animals share remarkably similar preferences for mating calls, with people consistently choosing the same calls that females of various species prefer.
Pets
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

What animal are you? Humans and animals tend to like the same mating calls

Humans and animals tend to prefer the same mating calls, suggesting humans are more attuned to animal acoustic signals than previously understood.
Pets
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

What mating call do YOU find most appealing? Take the test

Humans and animals share remarkably similar preferences for mating calls, with people consistently choosing the same calls that females of various species prefer.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Listening to the Sound of Feathers Can Awaken True Joy

Attentive connection with nature nurtures creativity, compassion, and joy, fostering respect for nonhuman life and inspiring gentler, more flourishing communities.
#animal-behavior
US politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Man Trains Crows to Attack MAGA Hats

A man trained crows to remove and attack red MAGA hats by baiting them with food, demonstrating crow intelligence and creative anti-MAGA protest tactics.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

5 unlikely animal friendships that prove connection has no species barrier - Silicon Canals

Animals form deep, unexpected interspecies bonds that transcend instinct, demonstrating that genuine connection can override species boundaries and learned categories.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Monkey Matchmaking and Why It Matters

Personality similarity in pair-bonded animals improves compatibility and well-being, suggesting matching personalities could enhance welfare of captive pair-bonded primates.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Macaque facial gestures are more than just a reflex, study finds

Multiple cortical regions jointly generate facial gestures in macaques, with distinctions between social and non-social actions arising from different temporal neural codes rather than separate anatomical loci.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fox family reunited after cubs found hiding in car

Our workshop has encountered all kinds of issues with vehicles over the years, but a set of fox cubs is a brand new one for us. At first, our technician thought they might be rats because the cubs are grey, rather than the typical red you would expect of a fox they gave him quite a fright.
Pets
#animal-tool-use
Pets
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

I'm a Dog Trainer, and Here's What I Really Think About Pets Sleeping in Your Bed

A certified dog trainer recommends letting dogs sleep in bed, as outdated dominance theory has been disproven and co-sleeping can improve sleep quality and feelings of safety.
Psychology
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

From chickens to humans, animals think "bouba" sounds round

Newly hatched chickens associate the sound 'bouba' with round shapes, indicating the bouba/kiki effect extends beyond humans and primates.
fromNature
2 months ago

Canny cattle: at least one cow knows how to use tools

An Austrian cow has shown that some bovines are intelligent enough to employ objects for their own ends.
Science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Why is a little bird tapping on a Los Gatos window?

They are very territorial, so while it's a little early for breeding season, your little tapper could have already staked out his territory and is determined to protect it, even if he is protecting it from himself. Few creatures understand that the birds they are seeing in windows and other reflective surfaces are actually just their own reflection. So they do what's natural and peck at the intruder to scare them away.
Science
#cat-behavior
Pets
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Cats turn their noses up at being helpful with humans and THIS is why

Cats rarely help humans find hidden objects unless the item benefits them directly, unlike dogs and toddlers who spontaneously assist regardless of personal reward.
Pets
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Face it, your cat doesn't care about you: Felines rarely help owners

Dogs and toddlers spontaneously help locate hidden objects, while cats rarely assist unless the item is their favorite treat or toy, reflecting differences in domestication and selective breeding for cooperation.
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Suddenly Discover That Cow Tools Are Real

A cow spontaneously selected, adjusted, and used a broom handle to scratch itself, demonstrating tool use and suggesting cattle possess underestimated cognitive abilities.
#bonobo-cognition
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

So a cow can use a stick to scratch its backside. When will we learn that humans are really not that special? | Helen Pilcher

Cows can deliberately use tools flexibly, demonstrating problem-solving, manipulation, and underestimated intelligence.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

5 signs your pet has chosen you as their favorite person in the household - Silicon Canals

Pets often form a primary attachment to one household member, showing favoritism through behaviors like following and seeking proximity.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

For Your Pet To Thrive, Listen to What They're Asking of You

A love-centered, consent-based, animal-perspective holistic approach unlocks pets' natural healing, fostering vitality, balance, and empowered human-animal relationships.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What monogamy in the animal world tells us about ourselves

Monogamy varies widely among mammals; humans rank relatively high, while species such as beavers and Ethiopian wolves exhibit stronger pair-bonding.
Pets
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Want your dog to understand everything you're saying?

A company offers a collar that converts human speech into AI-generated dog barks that elicit responses, while experts doubt it enables true conversational exchange.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Vets can tell which dogs are truly thriving and which are just being "managed"-here are 7 signs they notice right away - Silicon Canals

Remember that moment at the dog park when you see two golden retrievers, with one bouncing around with bright eyes and a glossy coat, and the other just going through the motions with a dull expression despite being perfectly groomed? Both dogs are clearly loved and cared for, but something deeper separates them: It's the difference between a dog that's genuinely flourishing and one that's simply being maintained.
Pets
Pets
fromAol
2 months ago

Video: Cat Does This While Demanding Attention From Owner

A Siberian cat named Phoebe theatrically demands attention from her owner working from home, using dramatic flops and sulking to interrupt work.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Building Your Puppy's Confidence

Secure, patient, gradual positive exposure builds confident puppies capable of calm, responsive behavior needed for therapy dog work.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Positive Paw Report

Dog ownership has increased dramatically in many western countries. For example, in the UK there has been an increase from around 8.3 million in 2011 to 13.5 million in 2025. That means that approximately 29% of UK adults own a dog! At least partially this increasing trend of owning a dog is linked to millennials being more likely to have children later in life.
Pets
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Psychology says people who prefer dogs over cats typically display these 8 distinct personality traits - Silicon Canals

Dog people are more extroverted and more agreeable, seeking social interaction and exhibiting trusting, altruistic traits linked to personality differences with cat owners.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tim Dowling: the dog's training regime has taken a weird turn

A couple turns routine dog walks into playful, conversational training sessions that provoke humorous hide-and-seek moments and affectionate interaction with their dog.
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