Mistreating a dog may come back to bite you. Scientists have long known that childhood abuse, neglect, and trauma can have ...
Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retires, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This is from 2020. Q: Harley, my 3-year-old bulldog mix, doesn’t go to the veterinarian often ...
Researchers have discovered many of the genes influencing canine behavior also shape human personality, intelligence, and ...
The study of animal behavior is a cornerstone of psychology for several reasons. Ethology, or the study of animals in their natural habitats, sheds light on how animals interact with each other and ...
"These tests are not complex enough and are typically not mandatory." Researchers issue warning after observing concerning ...
After centuries of domestication, pets have learned to pick up on verbal and behavioral cues to gauge their owner's mood.
Human-driven climate change is increasingly shaping the Earth’s living environments. Rising temperatures, rapid shifts in rainfall and seasonality, and ocean acidification are presenting altered ...