Scientists are beginning to link animal facial expressions to emotions, making it possible for us to understand how they feel.
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Exotic pets may rank highly on the novelty and excitement scale, but little is known about their ownership in Australia.
You’re lucky – dogs can only sweat through their paws.
A growing number of animal advocates want Americans to do more to aid animals raised in farms for food, rather than supporting groups that help cats, dogs and other human companions.
In many cultures and religions dogs are more than protection and security. But do they have an after-life?
A new form of the highly contagious canine parovirus has been found in Australia. The strain has been found in vaccinated dogs.
Cats have a bad reputation as wildlife killers (deservedly so). But dogs aren’t off the hook: new research shows domestic dogs have contributed to the extinction of at least 11 species.
Poor literacy impacts a child’s life chances – but there may be a rather colourful solution.
Pet food is a multi-billion-dollar industry that consumes huge amounts of animal protein. A veterinary nutrition specialist explains how to feed dogs and cats healthily and sustainably.
Many are embarrassed to publicly show too much grief over the death of a dog. But research has shown just how devastating the loss can be.
The golden rule of shared paths is that the person in the less vulnerable position should be mindful of the more vulnerable user.
More and more research suggests dogs have one of the best memories in the animal kingdom.
Dogs – and their owners – love ‘walkies’. But who’s walking who?
New research confirms puppies respond better when we talk to them in a certain way.
All dingoes are ginger, right? Nope. They don’t bark? Wrong again. And they’re ultimately just wild dogs? Well, that’s trickier, but for conservation purposes the answer is still basically no.
Dog thefts have risen by a third – don’t be a victim.
It can be a scary time for pets – but science has some valuable solutions.
Wild dog attacks on livestock are devastating, but bounties and culling aren’t the answer.
Understanding animal management and making it work better for our interspecies society will benefit humans and dogs alike.
Dogs like a little TV – and researchers have been investigating why.
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, Adelaide University
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Professor, Management and Organizational Studies, Huron University College and Coordinator of Animal Ethics and Sustainability Leadership, Western University
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