3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (744+ words) A new camera system is making it possible for humans to see colors in the way animals do, opening up a vivid new perspective on the natural world. Led by researcher Vera Vasas, who has spent years studying animal vision,…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (775+ words) Have you ever noticed how your dog runs over the moment you start looking for something, while your cat just sits and watches? This common experience at home has now caught the attention of scientists. New research shows that this…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (717+ words) Have you ever wondered whether animals can sense how humans feel, even without a word or a gesture? Many pet owners are convinced their animals pick up on emotions almost instantly. New research from INRAE shows that smell alone can…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (712+ words) Cats live inches from our daily lives, yet much of what they "say" still slips past us. We tend to focus on meows because they're loud, expressive, and often aimed directly at humans. But beneath that familiar soundtrack is a…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (866+ words) A new Japanese study of 377 adults suggests that owning a dog quietly strengthens how connected people feel to their neighborhood." Residents in a suburb west of Tokyo who lived with dogs reported a richer sense of belonging than neighbors without…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (779+ words) Housecats feel ancient, yet new genetic work shows their European story is surprisingly young. Domestic cats first joined European communities around 2,000 years ago, during the age of Roman power, not in deep prehistory. Recent estimates compiled by a global dataset…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (853+ words) A survey of pet owners suggests that people who feel less secure are more likely to believe their animals feel complex emotions. The study links those beliefs to how socially connected people feel in everyday life, not just to how…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (834+ words) Domestic cats do not just stalk birds and mice. A new analysis of online posts finds that pet cats in cities also catch a wide range of insects and spiders far more often than most people notice. Researchers in Brazil…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (730+ words) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an approval notification for Bravecto Quantum, an injectable version of fluralaner for dogs 6 months and older. The injection protects against fleas and key tick species for 8 to 12 months, depending on which ticks are…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1001+ words) The early stages of life can set the tone for a dog's behavior. A new study of 4,497 companion dogs has revealed that stressful experiences during puppyhood are linked to greater aggression, fear, and behavioral problems later in life. These effects…...