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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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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…

Paleoindians at Wyoming’s LaPrele mammoth site made needles from the bones of fur-bearers, likely to creat garments from the animals’ furs to keep warm in a cool climate.

Great apes track events with their eyes in the same way that humans do, according to a new study.

For the first time, Ethiopian wolves have been documented feeding on the nectar of Ethiopian red hot poker flowers. This is the first large carnivore species ever to be documented…