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In just 0.2 seconds! Are Crows Smarter Than Humans? A New Study Reveals

Are Crows Smarter Than Humans? In at least one area, these birds outsmart us, according to a study.

An image of the new sea spider species, Callipallene pilosuspedes

Red Eyes and Hairy Feet This Tiny Sea Spider Looks Terrifying

Red eyes, hairy feet, and a peculiar mouth: Researchers have discovered a new species of sea spider that looks quite eerie.

Researchers Discover This Type of Care Can Extend Your Cat's Life

A study shows that there is a simple way for cats to live up to three years longer and suffer fewer injuries.

Depiction of the Dinosaur Tyrannosaurus Rex

Evolution Explained Researchers Solve the Mystery of Why T. Rex Had Tiny Arms

Why did the T. rex have such small arms? A new study offers clues on how the predatory dinosaurs' hunting strategy might have evolved

Bedbugs hide in the corner of the mattress.

Study Reveals Amazing Discovery! This Weakness Could Stop Bedbugs

Bedbugs are notoriously difficult to eliminate. However, researchers have now discovered something that these parasites fear—and it's something everyone has at home.

Bengal cat sits in front of food bowl and looks at the camera

Bowl Remains Half Full Researchers Solve Mystery of Why Cats Don't Finish Their Food

The bowl is half full—and the cat is gone? A new study may have found the answer to why your cat doesn't finish its food.

Dolphin Bubbles chases a fish until it throws up

Unusual Hunting Strategy This Dolphin Specifically Eats Fish Vomit

Dolphin Bubbles hunts differently from its peers. Instead of eating fish, it often grabs the regurgitated stomach contents of its prey.

What Looks Cute Has a Serious Reason Why These Penguins Must Wear Red Suits

Injured penguins in bright red bodysuits are dressed this way to cover open and stitched wounds.

Taylor Swift Inspires Name for New Insect Species

Swiftiephylus Researchers Name Four New Insect Species After Taylor Swift

Four new insect species have been named after Taylor Swift and her songs. What's behind this unusual tribute?

This Australian species of giant crab spider, the Jungle Huntsman Spider, sprinted at nearly 13 kilometers per hour—faster than any other spider in the study.

Jungle Huntsman Spider This Giant Spider Is Faster Than Many Joggers

A new study compares the running speeds of 258 spider species. An Australian giant crab spider reached nearly 13 km/h.

Researchers Solve Mystery Why Are Whales So Huge and Yet Don't Get Cancer?

Researchers have now discovered what makes whales so enormous and why they rarely get cancer. PETBOOK examines the study.

Researchers from Greifswald report Black widows use the smell of cheese feet to attract males

Black widows lure with an unusual scent: Pheromones that smell like cheesy feet are a clever seduction tactic of nature.

Collage of two pumas in Patagonia, Peru, and video clips from the study

In Patagonia Why These Pumas Suddenly Eat Penguins and What It Does to Them

Penguins are not typically part of a puma's natural diet. However, in a national park, these predators have discovered the seabirds as easy prey.

Why These Squid Still Glow Blue After Death

If an older dog's gait changes, there may be more to it than just normal signs of aging.

New Study Is Your Dog's Gait Changing? It Could Be a Sign of Dementia

A dog's gait could provide clues to early dementia. Why shorter steps might reveal more than previously thought.

Studies Show Twelve Million Years Ago, Anacondas Were Already Giant Snakes

A study reveals that anacondas reached lengths of over five meters as far back as 12.4 million years ago.

Woman Sitting or Kneeling with Dog on Meadow

The Tone Sets the Command Dogs Can Recognize "Yes" and "No" From Tone of Voice

A person's voice reveals more to dogs than previously thought. A study shows how dogs understand nonverbal signals.

A sea cucumber of the species Psolus fabricii

Like Something Out of a Sci-Fi Movie No Brain, No Heart, but Alive–The Mystery of the 'Zombie' Sea Cucumber

Separated parts of the zombie sea cucumber remained biologically active for years. Even without a heart or brain, the tissue continued to respond.

Study Shows How We Perceive Cats and Their Emotions

A study reveals that our assessment of a cat's current mood is apparently much more influenced by our own emotions than previously thought.

A person sits at the laptop. The dog is nearby, while the cat watches from a distance.

Study Shows Why Dogs Help Humans While Cats Just Watch

Why do dogs help, and why don't cats? A new study reveals how differently our pets really think.

Images from videos show masses of woodlice moving in circles

Bizarre Behavior Artificial Light at Night Causes These Animals to Run in Deadly Circles

Thousands of woodlice are suddenly moving in endless circles. What appears to be a natural phenomenon could become a trap for the creatures.