Being out in nature is beneficial for both us and our dogs – but we can’t forget about the wildlife that calls it home.
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There are simple explanations for what may seem like complex behaviours in dogs.
Dogs have lived with Indigenous Americans since before they came to the continent together 10,000 years ago. A new analysis reveals the lineage of one 1800s ‘woolly dog’ from the Pacific Northwest.
If we weren’t here to shape, feed and care for our dogs – how might they change?
His witty, gentle and beautifully observed images propelled Erwitt to become one of the best-loved photographers of the 20th century.
There’s a surprising amount of crossover in what things help human and dog longevity.
Many believe the presence of cereals such as rice or wheat in kibbles can upset their dog’s stomach. But is this backed up by science?
People have invested emotionally in animals for thousands of years, but their financial situation directly impacts their ability to properly care for for their pets.
There’s been a long-standing debate over whether dingoes started out wild or domesticated. One thing is clear – they had a close relationship with First Peoples.
Briohny Doyle picked up Lessons in Chemistry not for its sassy-romance cover – which this subversive international bestseller does not deliver – but because she heard it featured a ‘good dog’.
Human scent could one day be used as evidence in forensics and as diagnostic information in medicine.
Animals often give birth to litters of more than one offspring at a time. But are those babies twins?
Animals, including the ones that live in our homes, can carry all kinds of illnesses. Most of the time it’s not a problem, but here’s what you should do to avoid getting sick.
Your faithful companion sees the world differently than you do, but it’s a mistake to assume dogs only see black, white and shades of grey.
Dogs have rich emotional lives in which they can coexist with different species, and even forge bonds outside of their own species.
Shelter dogs get a new shot at life through a college course that teaches them how to be faithful companions once again.
Animal shelters and other organizations that support pets and their owners after disasters will still need help months after the media has moved on.
Different dog breeds are often blamed for increases in dog attacks. But science shows reality is more complicated.
New research shows climate change will harm animal welfare – including your pet.
It might surprise you to know we share our cities and towns with a huge range of native animals. But dog and cat poo can signal to wildlife that predators are about and they should stay away.
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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, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Research Fellow, Animal Welfare Science Centre, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Scotland's Rural College
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Fellow, Keele 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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Animal Geographer, Keele University
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Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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