Freckles, a Husky-Labrador mix, suddenly barked wildly one morning. His owner, George, woke up with a start and immediately went out of the bedroom. He saw his dog barking at the front door. When George looked outside, he saw an alligator that was about 7-1/2 feet …
One night, Julie Levine, a homeowner in California, was sound asleep when suddenly a coyote sneaked into her house. The coyote remained inside for 3 minutes before leaving. As soon as it left, Julie’s beagles started barking loudly, probably picking up the scent of the predator. …
Animal behavior is complicated, and understanding dogs, especially males, is hard. Female dogs recognize their puppies and will reject litter from other dogs. Male dogs tend not to recognize their puppies and lack fatherly instincts. However, male dogs don’t treat puppies the same as adult dogs. …
Introduction. We talk about animal welfare all the time, but it is important to remember that animals and humans have a special relationship. Animals depend on us for their care and, in return, they bring joy into our lives. Taking responsibility for the well-being of animals …
One of the many joys of living with a dog is being able to have conversations with them. Dogs are great listeners, and they often seem to understand everything we say to them. But does this mean that dogs are actually intelligent? Did you know that …
Introduction. The popular image of cats and dogs fighting like cats and dogs is firmly entrenched in our collective consciousness. And it’s not surprising – these two animals have very different personalities, which can sometimes lead to conflict. But do cats and dogs fight like cats …
