Wolves, dogs and dingoes, oh my
Dogs are generally considered the first domesticated animal, while its ancestor is generally considered to be the wolf, but where the Australian dingo fits into this framework is still debated, according to a retired Penn State anthropologist......»»
Let sleeping dogs lie? New study suggests they can process vocalizations even while they snooze
Most dogs respond in specific ways to certain vocalizations, such as another dog barking or humans using certain tones of voice. Of course, this all happens while the dogs are awake......»»
Dogs don"t see life through rose-colored glasses, nor in black and white
For a few months now, I've been treating six-year-old Samuel, who has the beginnings of myopia. He's very quick for his age and often asks me questions about tests I give him, and about what I see inside his eyes......»»
EU chief warns wolf packs "real danger" in Europe
Brussels launched a review Monday of laws protecting wolves from hunters and farmers, as EU chief Ursula von der Leyen argued that packs threaten livestock and perhaps even people......»»
The "Puss in Boots" effect: How a dog"s eye size changes a woman"s voice pitch
New scientific research that explores inter-species communication has discovered that women's vocal pitch increases when addressing dogs who have larger eyes......»»
Study of African wild dogs suggests they may not survive if temperatures increase by 3°C
A pair of zoologists at the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, working with a colleague at the University of Oxford, has found evidence suggesting that wild dogs living in Kenya are not likely to survive if global temperatures rise b.....»»
Saturday Citations: Comparing teenagers to bonobos, babies to dogs, ancient cats to modern cats. Plus: Photons!
This week, scientists contemplated teenage hormones, described cat noises, visualized photon entanglement and—oh!—landed on the moon......»»
Study supports strong link between respiratory and digestive diseases in dogs
While the respiratory and digestive systems of canines have previously been studied independently, researchers at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) have been investigating the interplay between disorders in either of the.....»»
Diseases caused by mosquitoes, ticks common in shelter dogs
Long the bane of pet owners' existence, ticks and mosquitoes are expanding their geographic range due to warming temperatures, frequently bringing disease with them......»»
iPhone 14 Pro"s LiDAR helps create custom prosthetics for dogs
Apple's latest Shot on iPhone feature demonstrates an unusual use for the iPhone 14 Pro LiDAR, with it used to create custom pet prosthetics.Posted to Apple's official YouTube channel on Tuesday, the video titled "The Invincibles" explains how an iPh.....»»
Dog brains are tuned to dog-directed speech spoken by women
Dogs show greater brain sensitivity to the speech directed at them than to adult-directed speech, especially if spoken by women, according to a new study in Communications Biology......»»
Crying wolf to save livestock and their predator
Using a powerful torch, Aliki Buhayer-Mach momentarily drenches a nearby mountain top in light, straining to see if wolves are lurking in the shadows......»»
This Shark cordless vacuum is on sale for under $200 right now
The Shark IX140H Pet cordless vacuum, which is perfect for cleaning households with dogs and cats, is on sale from Walmart for just $178 after a $31 discount......»»
Nauseous territory: Outfoxing predators using baits that make them ill
Introduced foxes, dogs, cats, rats, and other predators kill millions of native animals every year, but what if they were conditioned to associate this prey with food that made them ill?.....»»
Owners of shelter dogs report high satisfaction with their new pet despite increases in problem behavior
Shelter dogs followed at their new homes for six months post-adoption were reported as showing more behaviors like stranger aggression or training problems by the end of the study—but owner satisfaction remained high, with 94% of owners reporting t.....»»
DNA evidence on dogs can help track down offenders
Canines are often used in tracking down criminals but forensic science researchers say they could also help provide crucial evidence in police investigations—by being a witness or resident at the crime scene......»»
Dogs can detect COVID-19 infections faster and more accurately than conventional technology, research shows
It's an idea that has finally gained scientific consensus: Dogs can be a faster, more precise, less expensive—not to mention friendlier—method of detecting COVID-19 than even our best current technology......»»
Canadians have highly positive views of wolves, survey finds
Who is afraid of the big bad wolf? Turns out, fewer Canadians than you might think. But that was not always the case......»»
Researchers have identified a new pack of endangered gray wolves in California
A new pack of gray wolves has shown up in California's Sierra Nevada, several hundred miles away from any other known population of the endangered species, wildlife officials announced Friday......»»
Dogs with less complex facial markings found to be more expressive in their communication with humans
The domestication of canines and their co-evolution with humans has fostered an incredibly unique relationship with these animals. Over time, our four-legged friends have adapted well to understanding human modes of communication, both verbal and non.....»»
Scots train ancient dog breed to deter eagle attacks
Dotted among a small flock of sheep in a field in the Scottish Highlands, Luigi and Peaches, two young working dogs with thick white coats, are busy being trained to keep watch on the skies above......»»