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Ghost shark (Chimaera)

Hariotta avia Ghostly new shark species discovered in the deep sea

Stone marten perched on a car tire, encircled by a chewed car cable

Behavior explained The curious reason why martens bite car cables

Large blue octopus (Octopus cynea) underwater with a fish

Study shows for the first time Octopuses cooperate with fish when hunting and even "share" the prey

Dog rubs its bottom on the floor

Causes and treatment Does your dog's bottom slide across the floor? This is what's behind it

Site of the PAWLOOZA - The Dog Festival

Pawlooza PETBOOK at the first dog festival in Germany! What it was like

Remo's fur on his back stands up like in rolling skin syndrome

Nerve disease? What is known about incurable rolling skin syndrome in cats

A crying young woman lies in bed next to her dog

Study by Humboldt University Dogs can positively influence our perception of pain

Dog vomiting on an empty stomach

Inflammation of the gastric mucosa Causes and treatment for dogs vomiting on an empty stomach

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) on a flower

Study provides initial evidence Bumblebees make the same mistakes as humans

A new study has detected residues of medicines and drugs in water. The consequences for nature are devastating.

Study shows Drug-addicted fish and aggressive birds! How pharmaceutical waste affects the animal world

Saluki

1.5 million euros These dog breeds are the most expensive in the world

Leaving dogs in the car when it's hot can quickly become a life-threatening danger

Recognizing signs of overheating Heatstroke in dogs in the car - the underestimated danger

Young woman holds a cat in her arms and gives it a kiss

Zoonoses Feline zoonoses: Cats can transmit these diseases to humans

A cocker spaniel gives paws during a walk in the forest

Study proves Paw preference of dogs depends on the owner

Many ape species - such as gorillas - are apparently aware of the healing properties of some plants

Not just orangutans! Study shows gorillas use plants medicinally

Therapy dog

PETBOOK interview How therapy dogs help coma patients back to life

A cat sits on a cat-proof balcony and is stroked

Secured Outdoor Access How to cat-proof your balcony and keep it varied

In the past, larger eagles were hunted because there was an unfounded fear that they might take children with them

In Norway After an eagle attack on a toddler: Expert explains the behavior

orcas are becoming increasingly unsuccessful at hunting due to the noise of the sea.

In the Salish Sea Study shows that ship noise hinders orcas' hunting

A puffin stands on the coast of Iceland and takes flight

Tradition Why Icelanders are throwing puffins off cliffs