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Dogs Demonstrate Intentional Communication Using Soundboards, Study Finds
New research from UC San Diego reveals dogs can use soundboards to communicate intentionally, forming two-word combinations like "outside" and "potty" to make specific requests. The study, based on 21 months of data from 152 dogs, shows these behaviours are deliberate rather than random, with potential to transform human-canine relationships. Futur...
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When Did Humans And Dogs Become Friends, Study Says Much Before Than Previously Thought
Radiocarbon dating revealed that the dog was alive about 12,000 years and showed signs of being in close contact with humans.
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Giant Rats To Be Used To Sniff Out Illegal Wildlife Trade? Study Claims
The study demonstrated that the giant rats successfully detected samples of elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales and African hardwood.
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Dogs Can Understand Human Words Without Gestures and Context, Claims Study
If you have been following social media trends recently, you might have noticed the viral videos featuring dogs using soundboard buttons to communicate with their owners. These videos often show dogs pressing buttons labelled with words like "outside," "play," or "food," leading to claims that dogs can form near-sentences and make requests or alert...
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Dogs Can Detect PTSD Episodes By Smelling Humans' Breath: Study
Dogs might be able to detect an onset of a post-traumatic stress episode, according to a new study.
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Dogs' Minds Similar To Humans, Can Link Words To Objects: Study
Dogs are able to understand that some words refer to objects in a way that is similar to humans, a small study of canine brain waves has found, offering insight
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Male Animals Not Always Larger Than Females, Finds New Study
Males are bigger than females, right? Generally, this is true of humans imagine the extremes of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and singer Kylie Minogue. It is also true of other familiar mammals including pets, such as cats and dogs, and livestock.
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Wolves Living Near Chernobyl Plant Have Developed Cancer-Fighting Abilities: Study
The wolves in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) were exposed to 11.28 millirem of radiation daily - more than six times the legal safety limit for humans.
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New Study Identifies Dog Breeds With The Longest Lifespans
The research, which analyzed purebred dogs, found that Lancashire heelers have the longest life expectancy at 15.4 years, followed by Tibetan spaniels (15.2 years) and miniature dachshunds (14 years).
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Study Hints At Human Role In Evolution Of Dogs' Eye Colour
The study suggests human preference for puppy-dog eyes may have inadvertently influenced canine evolution.
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Study Says Cats Like To Play Fetch, Explains Science Behind It
The peer-reviewed study, published on Thursday, is based on a survey of cat owners.
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Brains Of Modern Dogs Have Grown Larger, Says Study
According to the study, the brains of modern dog breeds are bigger than those of ancient breeds.
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Study Links Covid Origins To Racoon Dogs Sold In China Seafood Market
An international team of experts has found evidence suggesting that the virus might have spread from infected raccoon dogs being illegally sold at a seafood market in China's Wuhan.
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Study On Brain Of Anxious Dogs Shows How Changes Are Close To Humans
Anxiety is a common within human psychiatric disorders and has also been described as a frequently occurring neuropsychiatric problem in dogs.
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Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Altered Genetics Of Dogs Left Behind, Study Finds
Scientists are now gaining insight into how generations are impacted by long-term radiation exposure from a group of wild dogs living near the Chernobyl exclusion zone.
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Dogs Demonstrate Intentional Communication Using Soundboards, Study Finds
New research from UC San Diego reveals dogs can use soundboards to communicate intentionally, forming two-word combinations like "outside" and "potty" to make specific requests. The study, based on 21 months of data from 152 dogs, shows these behaviours are deliberate rather than random, with potential to transform human-canine relationships. Futur...
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When Did Humans And Dogs Become Friends, Study Says Much Before Than Previously Thought
Radiocarbon dating revealed that the dog was alive about 12,000 years and showed signs of being in close contact with humans.
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Giant Rats To Be Used To Sniff Out Illegal Wildlife Trade? Study Claims
The study demonstrated that the giant rats successfully detected samples of elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales and African hardwood.
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Dogs Can Understand Human Words Without Gestures and Context, Claims Study
If you have been following social media trends recently, you might have noticed the viral videos featuring dogs using soundboard buttons to communicate with their owners. These videos often show dogs pressing buttons labelled with words like "outside," "play," or "food," leading to claims that dogs can form near-sentences and make requests or alert...
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Dogs Can Detect PTSD Episodes By Smelling Humans' Breath: Study
Dogs might be able to detect an onset of a post-traumatic stress episode, according to a new study.
-
Dogs' Minds Similar To Humans, Can Link Words To Objects: Study
Dogs are able to understand that some words refer to objects in a way that is similar to humans, a small study of canine brain waves has found, offering insight
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Male Animals Not Always Larger Than Females, Finds New Study
Males are bigger than females, right? Generally, this is true of humans imagine the extremes of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and singer Kylie Minogue. It is also true of other familiar mammals including pets, such as cats and dogs, and livestock.
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Wolves Living Near Chernobyl Plant Have Developed Cancer-Fighting Abilities: Study
The wolves in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) were exposed to 11.28 millirem of radiation daily - more than six times the legal safety limit for humans.
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New Study Identifies Dog Breeds With The Longest Lifespans
The research, which analyzed purebred dogs, found that Lancashire heelers have the longest life expectancy at 15.4 years, followed by Tibetan spaniels (15.2 years) and miniature dachshunds (14 years).
-
Study Hints At Human Role In Evolution Of Dogs' Eye Colour
The study suggests human preference for puppy-dog eyes may have inadvertently influenced canine evolution.
-
Study Says Cats Like To Play Fetch, Explains Science Behind It
The peer-reviewed study, published on Thursday, is based on a survey of cat owners.
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Brains Of Modern Dogs Have Grown Larger, Says Study
According to the study, the brains of modern dog breeds are bigger than those of ancient breeds.
-
Study Links Covid Origins To Racoon Dogs Sold In China Seafood Market
An international team of experts has found evidence suggesting that the virus might have spread from infected raccoon dogs being illegally sold at a seafood market in China's Wuhan.
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Study On Brain Of Anxious Dogs Shows How Changes Are Close To Humans
Anxiety is a common within human psychiatric disorders and has also been described as a frequently occurring neuropsychiatric problem in dogs.
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Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Altered Genetics Of Dogs Left Behind, Study Finds
Scientists are now gaining insight into how generations are impacted by long-term radiation exposure from a group of wild dogs living near the Chernobyl exclusion zone.
