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New Study Suggests Dogs May Have Domesticated Themselves for Food
A recent study explores the possibility that early wolves self-domesticated by staying near human settlements for food. Over thousands of years, wolves with more tolerant temperaments may have had better access to resources and selectively bred with similar mates. This natural selection process might have led to the domesticated dogs we know today....
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Animals Fear Humans More Than Lions In South Africa's Wild: Study
Over 10,000 recordings showed that 95% of animals reacted more strongly to human sounds than lion roars, challenging the belief that animals would habituate to humans in non-hunting environments.
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Tsavo Man-Eaters: Centuries-Old Lion Teeth Reveal Shocking New Details
This study not only identifies the specific animals the lions preyed on but also provides clues as to why they targeted humans.
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Research Suggests Cats Mourn The Death Of Companion Animals, Even Dogs
The research, based on a survey of 412 pet owners, found that surviving cats exhibited signs of grief-like behaviors, such as increased vocalization, changes in appetite, and altered sleep patterns.
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Explained: What Do Scientists Hope To Learn From Rare Total Solar Eclipse
When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the Sun's atmosphere to strange animal behaviors -- and even possible effects on humans.
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What Scientists Hope To Learn From Total Solar Eclipse In US
When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on April 8, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the Sun's atmosphere to strange animal behaviors -- and even possible effects on humans.
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"Constantly Scanning The Area": Videos Reveal Cats Don't Sleep All Day
What does a cat do when nobody's looking? One way to find out is to set up a pet cam to spy on kitty at home. Another way is to put little video cameras on cats' collars, set the animals loose and examine hours and hours of footage.
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Poor Gut Health May Trigger Risk of Depression In Obesity: StudyÂ
The findings revealed that mice on a high-fat diet showed significantly more signs of anxiety, depression and obsessive behavior than animals on standard diets.
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Blog: 'I Know Why Some Animals Eat Their Young,' My Mom Told Me. This Is What She Meant.
Motherhood isn't always what it's cracked up to be.
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Legal Experts: Did Disney Do Enough To Warn Its Guests About Alligators?
The snatching of a 2-year-old boy by an alligator from a beach at a Disney resort Tuesday night immediately raised questions about the animal's behavior and the company's responsibility.
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Why We Love Dogs And Cats But Not Bats Or Rats
Why do we adore hamsters but abhor rats? Cuddle kittens but curse raccoons? Pay to keep birds inside and bats outside?
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New Study Suggests Dogs May Have Domesticated Themselves for Food
A recent study explores the possibility that early wolves self-domesticated by staying near human settlements for food. Over thousands of years, wolves with more tolerant temperaments may have had better access to resources and selectively bred with similar mates. This natural selection process might have led to the domesticated dogs we know today....
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Animals Fear Humans More Than Lions In South Africa's Wild: Study
Over 10,000 recordings showed that 95% of animals reacted more strongly to human sounds than lion roars, challenging the belief that animals would habituate to humans in non-hunting environments.
-
Tsavo Man-Eaters: Centuries-Old Lion Teeth Reveal Shocking New Details
This study not only identifies the specific animals the lions preyed on but also provides clues as to why they targeted humans.
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Research Suggests Cats Mourn The Death Of Companion Animals, Even Dogs
The research, based on a survey of 412 pet owners, found that surviving cats exhibited signs of grief-like behaviors, such as increased vocalization, changes in appetite, and altered sleep patterns.
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Explained: What Do Scientists Hope To Learn From Rare Total Solar Eclipse
When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the Sun's atmosphere to strange animal behaviors -- and even possible effects on humans.
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What Scientists Hope To Learn From Total Solar Eclipse In US
When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on April 8, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the Sun's atmosphere to strange animal behaviors -- and even possible effects on humans.
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"Constantly Scanning The Area": Videos Reveal Cats Don't Sleep All Day
What does a cat do when nobody's looking? One way to find out is to set up a pet cam to spy on kitty at home. Another way is to put little video cameras on cats' collars, set the animals loose and examine hours and hours of footage.
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Poor Gut Health May Trigger Risk of Depression In Obesity: StudyÂ
The findings revealed that mice on a high-fat diet showed significantly more signs of anxiety, depression and obsessive behavior than animals on standard diets.
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Blog: 'I Know Why Some Animals Eat Their Young,' My Mom Told Me. This Is What She Meant.
Motherhood isn't always what it's cracked up to be.
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Legal Experts: Did Disney Do Enough To Warn Its Guests About Alligators?
The snatching of a 2-year-old boy by an alligator from a beach at a Disney resort Tuesday night immediately raised questions about the animal's behavior and the company's responsibility.
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Why We Love Dogs And Cats But Not Bats Or Rats
Why do we adore hamsters but abhor rats? Cuddle kittens but curse raccoons? Pay to keep birds inside and bats outside?
