Tiny bone chunk hints at how dogs got to the Americas
An ancient chunk of bone is the oldest from a domestic dog in the Americas, researchers believe. The find sheds light on how dogs got there.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~6 min
Dogs used to guard livestock may have unintended costs to wildlife
Livestock guarding dogs are considered a non-lethal method for farmers to control wild predators.
Feb. 23, 2021 • ~5 min
Dogs used to guard livestock from predators can take a surprisingly heavy toll on wildlife
Livestock guarding dogs are considered a non-lethal method for farmers to control wild predators.
Feb. 23, 2021 • ~5 min
How do arctic foxes hunt in the snow?
Arctic foxes have a few special talents that help them sneak up on unseen prey and pounce.
Feb. 22, 2021 • ~7 min
Cats don't avoid strangers who behave badly towards their owners, unlike dogs
Dogs are more in tune with human social cues than cats.
Feb. 19, 2021 • ~5 min
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 in human sweat
New research adds to growing evidence that dogs can detect COVID-19 infection by smell. Can our four-legged friends help fight the pandemic?
Feb. 12, 2021 • ~10 min
When dogs bark, are they using words to communicate?
Dogs' barks say a lot about how they're feeling.
Feb. 8, 2021 • ~4 min
How to tell if your dog is a genius
A new study found some dogs learn the name of a new object after hearing it only four times.
Feb. 2, 2021 • ~6 min
Mistrust may be why some dog owners avoid the vet
In addition to things like cost and access, lack of trust may be why some dog owners avoid taking their pet to the veterinarian.
Jan. 27, 2021 • ~5 min
How Biden's dogs could make the Oval Office a workplace with less stress and better decision-making
Research shows the presence of dogs increases overall human well-being, which can come in handy in high-stress work environments like the White House.
Jan. 26, 2021 • ~7 min
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