Pets
Scientists Taught Pet Parrots to Video Call Each Other—and the Birds Loved It
Wild parrots tend to fly in flocks, but when kept as single pets, they may become lonely and bored
See How History's Great Artists Painted Their Dogs
A new exhibition showcases portraits of pets by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and David Hockney
Shoes Carry Poop Bacteria Into NYC Buildings, Study Finds
With "absolutely astonishing" amounts of fecal bacteria on city sidewalks, an expert recommends removing shoes before entering homes
Eating Table Scraps and Raw Food May Help Protect Dogs Against Stomach Issues
New research finds a link between the foods puppies eat and their gut health later in life
New York Bans Sale of Dogs, Cats and Rabbits in Pet Stores
The law, meant to combat abusive breeders, will take effect in 2024
Angler Reels in 67-Pound Goldfish in France
British fisherman Andy Hackett caught and released the colossal creature, nicknamed "The Carrot," while casting at a private fishery
The Veterinary Magic of the Middle Ages
Medieval healers treated animals' ailments with a mix of faith, tradition and science
Cats React to ‘Baby Talk’ From Their Owners, but Not Strangers
New research provides evidence cats see their person as “more than just a food provider”
Dogs Can Smell When You’re Stressed Out
A small study suggests that highly sensitive canine noses can pick up on the odors that frazzled humans emit
Do Dogs Really Cry Tears of Joy When Reunited With Their Owners?
Experts are divided about a new study suggesting dogs' tears are associated with emotion
New Study Links Cat Hormones and Gut Microbiomes to Their Social Behavior
Felines with lower cortisol, oxytocin and testosterone levels are more tolerant of other cats
A Doghouse Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Is Now on Display
The architect sketched "Eddie’s House," named for a Labrador retriever, on the back of an envelope in the 1950s
The Monkeys and Parrots Caught Up in the California Gold Rush
Researchers combed through 19th-century records and found evidence of the species, which joined a menagerie that included Galapagos tortoises and kangaroos
New Vaccine Could Save Rabbits From Deadly Hemorrhagic Disease
Scientists have a new tool in the fight against a spreading virus that threatens the small mammals
New Study Suggests Geese Were the First Domesticated Birds
Researchers found bones in China that indicate geese were domesticated about 2,000 years before chickens
Therapy Dogs Help Reduce Pain in Emergency Room Patients
A new study shows canine companions can reduce anxiety, depression and discomfort in ER patients—and increase their overall well-being
Endangered Shark Meat Might Be Hiding in Your Pet's Food
Researchers found about one third of animal feed samples taken in Singapore contained shark DNA
A Colorful History of Cats in the White House
Willow Biden isn’t the first feline to grace the presidential residence's halls
Your Pet Cat Has a Smaller Brain Than Its Wild Ancestors
The researchers replicated experiments done in the '60s and '70s with updated knowledge of feline lineage
Outdoor Cats Are Using $500 Starlink Satellite Dishes as Self-Heating Beds
The devices—developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX—have a warming feature to prevent snow buildup from disrupting the signal
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