Pets
The Dog Who Served on Both Sides of the American Revolution
A newly discovered letter suggests a Newfoundland named Rebel accompanied both Continental and British officers into battle
Remains of Chihuahua-Sized Dog Unearthed at Roman Britain Villa
The tiny pup was likely a beloved pet, not an animal bred for hunting or herding
Meet the Lifeguard Dogs Watching Over Beachgoers in Maine
Buoy and Beacon are trained to help human lifeguards rescue swimmers at Scarborough Beach State Park
Pets Will Soon Be Welcome at More Than 120 Archaeological Sites in Greece
The new policies won't apply at certain high-traffic destinations like the Acropolis
Older Dogs With Dementia Sleep Poorly—Just Like Humans
The findings may help veterinarians and pet parents identify canine cognitive decline
Meet Bobi, the World's Oldest Dog
Now 31 years old, the Portuguese canine has broken two world records—though he nearly didn't survive infancy
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
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