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Are Dogs and Their Owners Really Often Alike? Studies Show Why Appearance and Character Often Match Surprisingly Well

Cockatoos in Sydney Learn to Open Public Drinking Fountains–Researchers Study Technique and Social Behavior

The facial expressions of horses have been thoroughly examined for the first time in a study. PETBOOK presents the groundbreaking results.

Why Do Some Cats Purr More Than Others? A Study from Japan Shows: Certain Genes Influence It—and Also Personality.

According to a study, cats use their sense of smell to identify humans. A preferred nostril, in particular, influences their behavior.

What do we know about cats before domestication? Apparently, they didn't originate in the Neolithic period and ended up on the dinner table.

Cuttlefish wave underwater. A new study provides surprising insights into complex communication through movement and patterns.

Bees have individual personalities that determine how likely they are to sting — study

Marine biologists have filmed a live giant squid near the South Sandwich Islands for the first time—and it was tiny!

Animals can touch hearts. A new study shows this can be taken literally with horses. PETBOOK presents the study on equine-assisted therapy.

Sharks were previously thought to be silent. A new study now shows for the first time that so-called "rig sharks" make conscious sounds.

Blue-ringed octopuses possess a potent venom that they use not only for hunting but also to envenomate their mate.

The giant panda is the only bear to have become a vegan and, according to a new study, is actually quite happy with it.

A study shows that dogs not only see colors, but also have a real preference for yellow. They even prefer the color to food.

Clownfish and anemones are an example of a symbiotic relationship in the animal kingdom. This probably also includes active feeding.

For decades, it was thought that large animals get less cancer. But this paradox has now been disproved.

Dogs blink at each other when they want to defuse a situation. However, one study has another explanation for this.

Household chemicals could be more dangerous for dogs than previously thought. This is because they stay in the air, in dust, and on surfaces.

For a long time, it was assumed that dogs came into being through domestication by humans. But wolves could have become dogs by themselves.

Dogs often follow human gestures, but how can we best attract dogs' attention? A recent study has demonstrated the most effective ways