A study has revealed that dogs experience stress when their owners cry, based on findings reported in Animal Behavior. The research contrasted the reactions of dogs and pet pigs to human sounds of ...

They connect with us in ways that other domestic animals haven't, per a new study. That's why dogs bring us so much joy, one expert said. Pet owners worldwide came together for a scientific experiment ...

It's common knowledge to keep a fair distance from crocodiles if you ever spot one of these massive reptiles on water or land—where they can scurry up to 20 mph. That may be especially true if you ...

Researchers at ELTE Department of Ethology in Budapest compared how companion dogs and companion miniature pigs from all over the world reacted to human emotional vocalizations. Researchers at ELTE ...

Crocodiles react to the distress of a crying infant, even from very distant species. Nile crocodiles were found to be able to tell the level of distress of a crying baby from several species, ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

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