Well-meaning dogs led astray by rule-defying owners
While good dogs never mean harm, they are often directed to remain on-lead in nature reserves to protect wildlife. Research has found that whether dog owners follow this rule is…
Toxoplasma gondii parasite uses unconventional method to make proteins for evasion of drug treatment
A study sheds new light on how Toxoplasma gondii parasites make the proteins they need to enter a dormant stage that allows them to escape drug treatment.
Dogs use two-word button combos to communicate
A new study shows that dogs trained to use soundboards to ‘talk’ are capable of making two-word button combinations that go beyond random behavior or simple imitation of their owners.
How did humans and dogs become friends? Connections in the Americas began 12,000 years ago
A new study sheds light on how long humans in the Americas have had relationships with the ancestors of today’s dogs — and asks an ‘existential question’: What is a…
Backyard chickens are here to stay
Chickens have been a mainstay in Australian backyards for generations. New research reveals that owners see their chickens as a blend between pet and livestock as well as a trustworthy…
Uganda: Major survey brings new light to carnivore conservation
Lion numbers in the country are at a critical low while hyenas are faring well across four major protected areas in Uganda, according to new survey findings.
Enterococcus helps E. coli ‘armor up’ in dog, poultry co-infections
A new study finds that two subtypes of pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) produce five to 16 times more protective capsular ‘slime’ when Enterococcus faecalis (EF) is present. The finding…