How smart are dogs? Those of us who are dog owners likely think that our pets are pretty darn smart. One problem, however, is ...

Many pet owners believe dogs understand human language. But the truth is not so simple. Dogs may not know language the way ...

"This is something I am guilty of saying when I was much younger and trying to comfort a loved one who lost their pet," NP ...

As pet parents grow more focused on immune resilience, the $1.2B pet supplement market is seeing rapid expansion. Established in 2016, Zenapet is leading with natural, human-grade immune support ...

We all need a good snuggle sometimes. This is just as true for humans and dogs as it is for donkeys. Just take this video, for instance. Not one, but two precious donkeys are looking for some serious ...

Explore why your dog howls, how breed instincts influence this behavior, and tips to teach your dog to howl on command.

I’m not one of those people who run around on Labor Day screaming that summer is over. You know the type: “Oh, no! It’s Labor Day! Wah-wah-wah! Summer is over!” I don’t scream that because: A. I try ...

NOVA's Human, an ambitious five-part series produced in collaboration with BBC Studios Science Unit, takes viewers on a journey to discover the origins of our species. Katrina joined GBH in 2023. She ...

They're known as man's best friends, fur babies, pooches. But the most widely used word for these beloved animals — "dog" — is also a great linguistic mystery. "The most everyday, commonplace words ...

Although "dog" is ubiquitous today to describe man's best friend, it remains a mystery where the word originally came from. Why the origin of the word 'dog' remains a mystery They're known as man's ...

German Shepherd-mix Chicarin first brought home a skull with a gunshot wound in Aug. 2024 A tibia and mandible found later matched the same victim, per officials Authorities placed a tracker on ...