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The Real Reason Your Cat Meows So Much, According to Science
Every cat owner (probably) already knew this.
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Scientists Just Discovered a Giant 66-Pound Rodent That Roamed Earth 35 Million Years Ago
And you thought the rats in New York City were big.
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Why Your Cat Is More Like a Human Baby Than You Realize, According to Science
A study of 300 cat owners identified four feline personality types, including one that resembles the shyness seen in human infants.
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A Bizarre Relationship Between a Bull and Male Donkey Is Confusing Scientists
Researchers in Ethiopia documented an unusual sexual bond between a bull and male donkey, including 51 mountings over two weeks.
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Scientists Discovered a Surprising Chemical Connection Between Cats and Their Owners
A new study suggests cats and their owners share a surprising hormonal connection that could help explain their emotional bond.
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Instagram: plumpuffin Why Wildlife Experts Want People to Leave 100 Grams of Food Outside This Fall
This is an urgent matter of life and death.
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Instagram: the.featherfam Meet the Soccer-Playing Turkey Who Will Sell You on Tofu This Thanksgiving
Stewart knows how to shake it!
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Your Dog Might Be Carrying a Human Mouth Parasite. But Is It Dangerous?
Researchers found a parasite commonly associated with human mouths in 17% of dogs, raising questions about potential health risks.
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Photo of Jackie Daytona courtesy of Blasko Black Cats, Dark Metal: Rock-Star Bassist Blasko Discusses His Cat Advocacy [Exclusive]
Blasko discusses the stigma surrounding black cats, the realities of pet ownership, and his mission to help rescue abandoned animals.
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Why Spending Time With Your Cat Feels So Good, According to Science
A study found that higher oxytocin levels in cats were associated with lower stress hormones and fewer negative emotions in their owners.
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These Monkeys Survived a Deadly Outbreak, Then Started Acting a Lot Like Humans
Macaques exposed to a deadly outbreak became more cautious about contaminated food, even though the virus wasn’t foodborne.
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Why Petting Your Dog After a Stressful Experience Could Help You Later
Petting a dog didn’t speed up stress recovery, but it appeared to help people stay calmer during another stressful task.
