Horses Can Read Human Faces
Hey, Wilbur! New research from the U.K. finds horses are aware when a facial expression signals anger.
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The Tragedy of the Woolly Mammoth: Does An Economic Problem Explain Their Extinction?
A wave of new research points to a disturbing cause for the woolly mammoth's extinction. Can we prevent ourselves from repeating the same mistake?
Climate Change Is Deadly for Snowshoe Hares
If the world keeps emitting greenhouse gases at a high rate and the hares don't adapt, they'll decline by 23 percent by the end of the century.
What Chimpanzee Poop Tells Us About Society’s Effect on Our Guts
Spending time together makes everybody's microbiomes more alike, while increasing microorganism diversity.
The Loss of a Dog and the Importance of Social Support
Research confirms that losing a pet dog is a stressful life event.
The Christmas Crab Massacre
Ants are killing Christmas Island’s iconic red crabs by the millions. Could tiny wasps save the day?
Does Animal-Assisted Therapy Help Adolescents With Psychiatric Problems?
A new study finds that a dog might be just what the doctor ordered.
What Encourages People to Walk Their Dog?
And is dog walking a good way to persuade people to get more exercise?
The Case Against the Woman Who Dared to Give Water to Someone Else’s Pigs
Is it possible for us to provide a bit of humane treatment to livestock? They may have to prove they can fly first.
What Do Young Children Learn From Pets?
Is a better understanding of biology something your child can pick up from being around dogs and cats?