DOGS
Do Dogs Get Jealous of Each Other?
Just like how an older sibling might act out when a new baby joins the family, a study from PLOS ONE suggests dogs get jealous when they perceive there is a rival for their owners' attention.
These Baby Birds Puke on Predators with Third-Hand Weapons
When Eurasian rollers feed their babies grasshoppers, centipedes, and other insects, the chicks aren’t just getting the nutrition they need to grow—they’re getting an arsenal.
Can Dogs Understand Human Emotions?
Whenever I cry, my beagle, Sadie, jumps into my lap and nudges me with her nose. Is Sadie’s intuitiveness unique, or can dogs really understand human emotions?
Is a Dog's Mouth Really Cleaner Than a Human's?
They're both filthy, but which is the most filthy?
15 Delightful Dog Breeds’ Original Jobs
It’s tough to be as exciting as a cuddly pooch, but GEICO’s delightful customer service comes close. Here are the original roles for 15 breeds of pup.
20 Adorable Photos from Meet the Breeds 2013
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and The International Cat Association (TICA) gather more than 200 breeds of adorable puppies and kittens in New York City's Jacob Javits Center. Here's what we learned at the 2013 show. (And if this isn't enough
7 Dogs and Cats with Unusual Jobs
5 Animal Couples Who Got Married
Getting hitched isn't just for people. Here are a few animals that took the leap into holy matrimony.
7 Genetically Modified Animals That Glow in the Dark
This is no party trick. These radiant sheep, dogs, and cats help further research of human diseases
How 7 Obese Animals Lost Weight
Humans aren’t the only species with an obesity problem. A recent study shows that 55 percent of domestic dogs and cats are overweight or obese. Even zoo animals are seeing higher numbers on the scale. Fat cats and dogs might be cute, but animal obesity is
Instances of Therapy Dogs Providing Comfort After Tragedies
Dogs rule. Organizations like K9 Parish Comfort Dog have been using dogs to help people after traumatic events.
22 Vintage Photos of Animals Acting Like People
Forget celebrities being just like us. These vintage photos prove that animals have a rich history of indulging in activities usually reserved for humans.
Why Don’t Big Dogs Live as Long as Small Dogs?
Large animals tend to live longer than smaller ones. But this isn't the case for most breeds of dog. What gives?
Dog Naming Trends Through the Ages
Looking for a name for a new pup? From Nosewise to Bella, here's what people have called their dogs through history.
5 Unusual Types of Yarn
Clothing has to come from somewhere, and any seasoned knitter or crochet fanatic knows that the fibers your yarn is made from make a big difference when it comes to quality of the product. Here are five strange fibers that you probably don’t know you coul
7 Shelter Dogs That Saved Lives
Did you know October is National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month? While the month-long celebration of adopted critters is nearly over, it’s never too late to take home a wonderful new dog from your local animal shelter. And if companionship and unquestionable l
6 Remarkable Police Animals
We’ve seen bookstore cats, animals trained to sniff out bombs and heroic dogs, but now we're here to focus on animals who have served, or are currently serving, their local police departments. 1. Momo, Nara Police Department, Japan http://www.youtube.com
14 of Your Dog's Wild Relatives
All the domestic breeds of dogs that we are familiar with, from chihuahuas to pit bulls, are the same species: Canis lupus familiaris. In fact, our dogs are a subspecies of Canis lupus, or wolf. Your dog could interbreed with most wolves -if you weren't a
26 Antique Pictures Celebrating the Red Cross
In many ways, the Red Cross is still largely the same as it was throughout the past 150 years, performing blood drives, delivering care packages to prisoners of war, helping victims of natural disasters, and rescuing those injured on the battlefield. In h
Why Is Chocolate Bad for Dogs?
Chocolate is toxic to dogs and a number of other animals because it contains alkaloid chemicals called methylxanthines - namely, theobromine (3,7-dimethylxanthine) and caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine).