Animals

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Science

What The Social Habits Of Older Animals Tell Us About Human Aging

ByTim Vernimmen and Knowable Magazine

In patterns that may sound familiar, long-term studies reveal what elderly deer, sheep and macaques are up to in their twilight years

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Taken in Harlow, Essex. UK in January 2024
Science

You Should Be Gentle Parenting Your Pet, An Animal Behavior Expert Reveals

ByElana Spivack

It turns out that gentle parenting might actually be the most effective way to redirect a dog’s undesirable behavior.

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Science

Australian Fossilized Amber Reveals A 42 Million Year-Old Secret

ByMaria Blake, Jeffrey Stilwell and The Conversation

Amber is fossilized tree resin. Unlike traditional fossils found on land or in the sea, amber can preserve ancient life forms in incredible detail.

Science

Ancient DNA Just Confirmed A Long-Held Theory About Australia’s Most Controversial Species

ByYassine Souilmi, Gabriel Conroy, Jane Balme, Sally Wasef and The Conversation

Dingo bones predating the European invasion of Australia’s east and west coasts reveal unanswered questions about the species.

Pet Science

Can Dogs Get Heat Stroke? A Veterinarian Reveals the Breeds Most At Risk

ByElana Spivack

Paying attention to how you feel will help you understand how your dog feels.

Pet Science

Should You Feed Your Dog Vegetables? An Animal Nutritionist Reveals the Ultimate Pet Food Hack

ByElana Spivack

Keep treats within 5 to 10 percent of your dog’s daily calories.

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Science

4000 Years After Woolly Mammoths Went Extinct, We Might Finally Know Why

ByMarianne Dehasque, Love Dalén and The Conversation

The woolly mammoth was one of the most charismatic species of the last Ice Age. Yet, the cause of its extinction remains a mystery.

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Health

The Link Between Pets And Health Is Massively Misunderstood

ByMichael Schulson and Undark

Research suggesting that pet ownership improves health is largely funded by the pet care industry. Does that matter?

Reel Science

The Aliens from 'A Quiet Place: Day One' Most Closely Resemble This Shocking Animal

ByElana Spivack

Don’t worry, they don’t hunt humans.

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Health

This Truth About Raw Milk Is Too Often Overlooked

ByJuan Silva, Joel Komakech, Mandy Conrad and The Conversation

Advocates claim raw milk has superior health benefits over pasteurized milk.