Researchers have shown for the first time that the behavioral context in which communication sounds are heard affects the brain's ability to detect, discriminate and ultimately respond to them.

Beyond barking, our canine companions communicate with a fascinating range of noises, each telling its own story. Indeed, ...

ASMR, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, has become a huge trend online lately. From tapping nails to soothing sounds, ...

When you're bored at home or have a free afternoon, your first thought may be, "What's my dog up to?" Odds are, they're probably hanging out in the sun, taking a nap, or looking for you to play a game ...

Have you ever heard a baby seal bark? It sounds very different from an adult seal's bark, but also strangely familiar. Wildlife Rescuers shared a video of an adorable baby seal practicing their bark, ...

This sweetie sounds more like a chipmunk and kitten rolling around a field of daises than a dog Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...

It looks like “let it be” was good advice for a harbor seal pup that cried for days after apparently being left alone on a south Puget Sound beach. A comparison of photos taken Tuesday and Friday by a ...

Bringing home a new puppy is always a fun time...especially if you have other fur babies at home already. It's fun to watch them interact and play with each other as they become besties. But sometimes ...

Dogs have been found to ease loneliness among the elderly, but the responsibility of caring for 'man's best friend' can be too demanding for some. Now, Hasbro's Joy For All brand has released 'the ...

SEATTLE -- A female seal pup that was near death is now heading home back to sea, thanks to PAWS and the U.S. Coast Guard. Katherine Spink with PAWS said the seal pup was found stranded on a beach in ...