The bond between people and their pets is a special one, and the week of Nov. 10 through Nov. 16 is meant to recognize this ...

Does research support the belief that having a pet improves the emotional, social, and behavioral well-being of children?

According to a recent study by TrustedHousesitters, Luna, Bella, and Charlie are the most popular pet names in Portland, with ...

Below are the four reasons we love our furry friends so much.

Research has found that the babies begin to associate words with objects after hearing them repeatedly, and it usually takes around 16 to 20 ‘exposures’ for them to remember the terms. In contrast, it ...

Ever wonder just how much your dog truly understands? While most dogs quickly learn commands like "sit" and "stay," studies ...

We're still learning about the COVID-19 virus in animals. Based on available information to date, animal-to-human transmission is likely very uncommon. People with COVID-19 can spread the virus to ...

Cats are quicker than babies to associate a picture of a word with its corresponding picture, new research shows.

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Have you ever wondered how to describe the sounds animals make in English? From the gentle purring of a contented cat to the ...

An animal name with an interesting story behind it is the python ... Use the puzzle below to test your knowledge of the ...

Animal biotechnology is a branch of biotechnology in which molecular biology techniques are used to genetically engineer (i.e. modify the genome of) animals in order to improve their suitability ...