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Kitten yawning

Often Misunderstood Understanding Cats Better — Body Language and Behavior Explained

Tiger on a branch with foliage in the background, half colored green

Color Perception Did You Know? Tigers Look Green to Most Animals

A dog's nose is extremely powerful - much more sensitive than that of a human. But how far can dogs smell their owners?

Expert Gives an Answer How Far Can a Dog Smell its Owner?

"Love is not for sale!": Presenter and author Jochen Bendel presents colorful PETA motif for Valentine's Day

Animal Welfare Jochen Bendel Stands Up for Peta on Valentine's Day: "Love Is Not for Sale!"

A bird and a turtle on a branch

Evolution Why Birds Are Actually Reptiles

In the Czech Republic, beavers lent a helping hand to the local authorities

In the Czech Republic Beavers Get Ahead of Authorities with dam Construction! State Saves 1.2 Million

In the USA, a man was sentenced to almost 500 years in prison for dog fighting (symbolic image)

Record Fine Man Sentenced to 475 Years in Prison for Dog Fighting

Cat sits on keyboard in home office

Expert Gives Tips How to Stop Your Cat from Disrupting Your Home Office

Dog envious

Researched Can Dogs Be Jealous? Studies Say So

Black, older dog lying on a sofa

Senior Dogs Living with an Old Dog - Handling, Care and Tips

Close-up of an ant on a human hand

Defensive Behavior Why Do Ants "Pee" on Humans? Biologist Explains

Two little blue penguins stand opposite each other and look at each other

Common Prejudice So Much for Monogamy! "Divorces" Are More Common Among Penguins Than Humans

Hamster wet tail disease

Gastrointestinal Infection Why Wet Tail Disease in Hamsters Is Often Fatal

A bat looks out of a tree

Study Shows How Bats Transmit Viruses Without Falling Ill Themselves

Difference jackal coyote wolf

Predators from the Dog Family Jackal, Coyote, or Wolf - Do You Know the Difference?

Polar bear on an ice floe

"Bad Hair" Bear Oily Hair Ensures Ice-Free Fur on Polar Bears

In some US states, couples can have their dogs serve as witnesses at their wedding.

Paw Print Instead of Signature Dogs Can Be Witnesses in These US States

Collage Andy Serkis Gollum cat

Actor Reveals Did You Know? This Cat Noise Inspired Andy Serkis' Character Gollum

The Yakutskaya Laika originates from Yakutia, a remote and cold region in north-eastern Russia. It is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world.

Demanding Sled Dog Not a Dog for the city! Correct Keeping of the Yakutskaya Laika

Bavarian Mountain Hound

Muscular Hunting Dog Why the Bavarian Mountain Hound is Demanding to Keep