archwizardflipped into Pour HommeYour 1-year-old dog isn't 7 human years old, contrary to the traditional math. It's more like 30 years old, new research shows.verified_publisherBusiness Insider - Aylin WoodwardDogs live an average of 12 years. Life expectancy in humans, by contrast, is at least five times that. That discrepancy is in part the basis for the common rule of thumb that one "dog year" is the equivalent of seven "human years." But according to a new study published in the journal Cell, that …
AvatarPYflipped into PYDogs possess an ability that humans can only dream ofbgr.com - Mike WehnerDogs are man’s best friend, but while we may think that our four-legged friends depend on us for a lot, they possess some abilities that humans could …
AvatarFlavia Mysteryflipped into General InterestAncient wolves that played with humans likely evolved into today's friendly dogsverified_publisherNational Geographic - Virginia MorellTens of thousands of years ago, our ancestors sought out wild canines with a frisky streak that lives on in modern dogs—particularly herding and hunting breeds. Most pups love to play, whether it’s chasing balls, engaging in a game of tug-of-war, or tearing that squeaky toy to smithereens. For …
Bob Adamsflipped into Got a Dog ,,,Know ThisIf your dog only wants human food, try this hilarious trickboingboing.net - Carla SinclairLike a toddler who only wants the toy that the other kid is playing with, this dog only wants food that the other dog (er, human) is eating. But, …
MsCuttsScienceflipped into Animal PhylaKangaroos can learn to ask for help from humans just like dogs donewscientist.com - Christa Lesté-LasserreKangaroos in zoos and sanctuaries use body language to ask humans for help, much like horses and dogs do, which suggests that even wild animals can …
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Daz Wflipped into Feeling WOOF!Wolves attached: Adult wolves miss their human handler in separation similar to dogsphys.org - Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)Based on a new study published in Scientific Reports by researchers of the Department of Ethology at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, adult, …
PowderKeg3838flipped into Dog worldHuman proximity seeking in family pigs and dogsnature.com - Pérez Fraga, PaulaFamily dogs (Canis familiaris) seek human contact from an early age, can discriminate and prefer their caregivers over other humans. To investigate …
AvatarDanflipped into Amazing AnimalsDogs Turn To Humans For Help Faster Than Pigs, Research SuggestsForbes - Sara TabinDogs have long been deemed “man’s best friend,” but they have seen some competition from pet pigs in recent years. If you are trying to decide which animal you want as a pet, scientists at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest might be able to help. Researchers there are comparing dog and pig …
Daz Wflipped into Feeling WOOF!1 Of A Kind Shelter Helps Traumatized Dogs Learn To Trust Humans Againverified_publisherNPR - Neda UlabyIn the gold-brown mountains around Weaverville, N.C., there's a dormitory filled with dysfunctional and depressed dogs. It's part of the ASPCA's Behavioral Rehabilitation Center, a cutting-edge program designed specifically to teach traumatized canines to be trustful human companions. "This is, as …
Falconflipped into Animal CutiesKangaroos Communicate With Humans Like Dogs in Experimentssmithsonianmag.com - Alex FoxKangaroos might be capable of intentionally communicating with humans, suggesting the bounding marsupials might be more intelligent than previously …