Cats may identify one another through a surprisingly durable chemical “calling card” made from 13 unusual fatty acids in their urine. The compounds appear linked to mysterious fat droplets in the kidn...

A small, spotted tiger cat from Bolivia may just be the beginning of a wave of new small cat species.

Some dogs can remember the names of hundreds of objects.

Research suggests that domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) living as pets within urban environments may experience challenges such as sensory overstimulation, limited agency, and hyper-dependence ...

This review illustrates how captive animals can experience better welfare through animal-computer interaction technologies that offer agency and mental stimulation.

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When we hear certain sounds, our brains often pair them with specific shapes. For example, most people will associate a sharp-sounding word with a jagged, pointed shape, while a soft, rolling word is ...

A study published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine found that overweight and obese dogs have significantly higher eye pressure than lean dogs, with pressure increasing by 1.9 mmHg for ev...

We look back over the year’s wildlife photographs, and hand out some much-deserved gongs to brilliant and beautiful creatures around the world

Public perception of animal welfare in Iran - Volume 34

Fishes are among the oldest and most diverse groups of vertebrates, encompassing a vast array of species that differ in morphology, ecology, and behavior. While such diversity can pose challenges to c...

Are goats smart? And why is it important for goat owners to understand how goats think? Researchers uncover goat intelligence.

Over the last two decades, homemade diets have seen a rise in popularity among dog owners. However, new research from the Dog Aging Project (DAP) reveals that most homemade diets are missing important...

Making new friends has its challenges, even for birds. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that monk parakeets introduced to new birds will "test the waters" with potential friends to av...

If you've ever wondered why the giraffe has such a long neck, the answer seems clear: it lets them reach succulent leaves atop tall acacia trees in Africa.

The largest-ever study on neophobia, or fear of novelty, has discovered the key reasons why some bird species are more fearful of new things than others.

In games with toys, “gifted” dogs can extend names to new objects with the same purpose as known ones

Because there is a lack of rigorous long-term studies on declawing cats, the consequences of this practice have been long underestimated. Yet research we conducted in Quebec shows that declawing cause...

Researchers have discovered the first genetic mutation associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and sudden death in golden retrievers. The work could lead to increased early detection and dis...

In a study of dog foods sold in the U.K., plant-based foods did not fully meet nutritional guidelines—but meat-based and veterinary foods also fell short of being nutritionally complete. Rebecca Broci...

Handling describes how humans work with, respond to, and interact with animals within their surroundings. It can have profound and lasting effects on both animals and their handlers, and can mean the ...

We have all seen fictional medical dramas where the surgeon is gowned and gloved, scalpel in hand, and before cutting asks a minion to put on some music. Is this just to help their focus, calm thei…

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a bird?

Cats and dogs bond with us differently; their attachment styles reflect their unique evolutionary paths. What does this mean for our relationships with them?

Dolittle Prize recognizes breakthroughs in translating “speech” of dolphins, cuttlefish, and other creatures

Friendship comes with complex pros and cons—possibly explaining why some individuals are less sociable, according to a new study of gorillas.

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