Animals

Science

The 2024 Arctic Report Card Outlines Numerous, Shocking Planetary Trends

By Matthew L. Druckenmiller, Twila A. Moon, Rick Thoman and The Conversation
Pet Science

Geneticists Have Finally Figured Out How Orange Cats Got Their Color

By Lluís Montoliu and The Conversation
The Rat Race

A Neuroscientists Taught Rats How To Drive — Then Things Got Weird

By Kelly Lambert and The Conversation
Sleep

This One Simple Habit Could Lead To Much Better Sleep — If You're Willing To Share

By Gina Mason, Goffredina Spanò and The Conversation
Health

Researchers Found Bird Flu In Pigs — Here’s Why That’s So Worrisome

By Ed Hutchinson and The Conversation
Health

The Secret To Slowing Aging Might Be Hiding In Plain Sight

By Chen Hou and The Conversation
Health

Parasitic Fungi Can Take Over A Brain For Its Own Benefit. It Gets Worse.

By Rohini Subrahmanyam and Knowable Magazine
Health

Humans Can Make Better Choices In Elections Than A Monkey, Right? Right?

By Michael Platt and The Conversation
Pet Science

Why Are Cats So Flexible? This Body Part Is Key

By Elana Spivack
Birds

49 Years Later, The Tiny Bird Stephen King Marked As An Omen Of Death Still Haunts Us

By Jared Del Rosso and The Conversation
Health

The Real Reason America Is Obsessed With Beef Is Not What You Think

By Hannah Cutting-Jones and The Conversation
Science

Can Wild Animals Experience Trauma? Yes — And It Changes Them Completely

By Xochitl Ortiz Ross and The Conversation
Science

Look! This Giant, Hairy Cicada Lived With The Dinosaurs And Was Terrified Of Birds

By Doris Elín Urrutia
Science

Microplastic Found In Exhaled Breath of Dolphins Could Mean Very Bad News For Humans

By Miranda Dziobak, Leslie Hart and The Conversation
Science

A New Book Argues We’re All Asking The Wrong Question About Animal Communication

By Erica Goode and Undark
Science

Fish Farmers Struggle To Recreate Wild Environments — With Surprising Consequences

By Becca Franks, Chiawen Chiang and The Conversation
Pet Science

Is My Cat Happy? Here's the Shocking Answer

By Elana Spivack
Culture

What The Evidence Really Says About The Dogs At the Salem Witch Trials

By Bridget Marshall and The Conversation
Science

The Real Reason You Shouldn’t Let Your Dog Stick Its Head Out the Window

By Elana Spivack
Science

Science Says You’ve Been Talking to Your Dog Completely Wrong

By Elana Spivack
Health

A Hummingbird’s All-Sugar Diet Would Give Anyone Diabetes — Scientists Finally Know Their Secrets

By Bob Holmes and Knowable Magazine
Science

Ancient DNA Brought the World’s Most Threatened Cat Species Back From the Brink of Extinction

By Johanna L.A. Paijmans, Axel Barlow, José A. Godoy and The Conversation
Health

Is Pumpkin Spice Dangerous To Dogs? Here’s Why They Should Avoid It

By Elana Spivack
Science

Shells of Ancient Ice Age Marine Life Suggest A Common Weather Phenomenon Is About to Get Much Worse

By Doris Elín Urrutia
Pet Science

Should Your Cat Sleep in Bed with You? A Veterinarian Reveals the Hidden Health Risks

By Elana Spivack
Science

License To Krill: There’s A New Threat To Whales And Its Just as Bad as the Last One

By Matthew Savoca and The Conversation
Science

Can My Cat Eat A Plant-Based, Vegan Diet? The Answer Will Surprise You

By Elana Spivack
Science

Researchers Gave LSD and Humans To Dogs — And Something Magical Happened

By Elana Spivack
Science

Why Did Ancient Humans Domesticate Horses? Here’s What We Do Know

By William Taylor and The Conversation
Pet Science

You Are Probably Using Your Dog’s Crate Wrong — Here’s What A Veterinarian Would Do

By Elana Spivack
Shopping

65 Mind-Blowing Amazon Aquarium Essentials Under $20 That Every Fish Owner Will Love

By BDG Commerce
Science

A New Study Reveals Just How Many Cats Like To Play Fetch — It’s Shockingly High

By Elana Spivack
Pet Science

Does My Cat Need A Haircut? Here’s What A Vet Says About Feline Grooming

By Elana Spivack
Shopping

65 Amazon Products That Every Cat Owner Swears By

By BDG Commerce
Health

Scientists Discovered A Novel Way Mosquitoes Find Humans — And How To Prevent It

By Elana Spivack
Science

Is Cold Water Better For Your Dog? A Vet Reveals a Hidden Trick to Get Your Pup to Hydrate

By Elana Spivack
Shopping

The Weirdest Sh*t Under $25 Trending on Amazon Now

By Erin Celletti
Shopping

52 Amazon Picks to Create the Perfect Pet-Friendly Home, All Under $25

By BDG Commerce
Health

Cats Carry A Common Parasite That Can Cause Birth Defects — So Why Don't We Screen For It?

By The Conversation and Bill Sullivan
Science

Scientists Finally Know Where the Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Came From — At Least They Think

By Doris Elín Urrutia
Reel Sceicne

Can We Talk to Whales? Star Trek Says Yes. Science Says Maybe

By Ryan Britt
Pet Science

How Many Litter Boxes Does My Cat Need? This Simple Math Problem Will Tell You

By Elana Spivack
Pet Science

Are Stainless Steel Litter Boxes Better? Two Vets Weigh In

By Elana Spivack
Health

Covid-19 Is Currently Widespread in Wildlife. Should We Be Worried?

By Elana Spivack
Shopping

Best 55 Amazon Products For Keeping Your Pets Happy and Healthy

By BDG Commerce
Science

These Adorable Sea Creatures Play A Key Role In Tracking Climate Change

By Lilian Dove and The Conversation
Pet Science

Should You Leave the Air Conditioning On For Your Cat? A Veterinarian Reveals An Unexpected Answer

By Elana Spivack
Science

What The Social Habits Of Older Animals Tell Us About Human Aging

By Tim Vernimmen and Knowable Magazine
Science

You Should Be Gentle Parenting Your Pet, An Animal Behavior Expert Reveals

By Elana Spivack
Science

Australian Fossilized Amber Reveals A 42 Million Year-Old Secret

By Maria Blake, Jeffrey Stilwell and The Conversation