What owning a cat does to your brain (and theirs) Cats are more subtle than dogs in showing affection but new studies show oxytocin is important for cat-human bonding Cats • 18 Sep
What owning a cat does to your brain (and theirs) Cats are more subtle than dogs in showing affection but new studies show oxytocin is important for cat-human bonding Cats • 18 Sep
Your dog can read your mind (sort of) Dogs meet us emotionally in a way few other animals can by reading our behaviour and feelings Dogs • 22 Aug
Your dog can read your mind (sort of) Dogs meet us emotionally in a way few other animals can by reading our behaviour and feelings Dogs • 22 Aug
Why cats meow more at humans than each other Cats have evolved over time to use vocal signals that resonate with our nurturing instincts to solicit care and attention from us Cats • 07 Aug
Why cats meow more at humans than each other Cats have evolved over time to use vocal signals that resonate with our nurturing instincts to solicit care and attention from us Cats • 07 Aug
The science of stroking a cat Despite a social shift in the human-cat relationship 4,000 years ago, your domestic kitty is still wired to think like a wildcat Cats • 07 Aug
The science of stroking a cat Despite a social shift in the human-cat relationship 4,000 years ago, your domestic kitty is still wired to think like a wildcat Cats • 07 Aug
How to train your cat Just like dogs, cats need support to adjust to living with us and simple forms of training can be good for their wellbeing Cats • 07 Aug
How to train your cat Just like dogs, cats need support to adjust to living with us and simple forms of training can be good for their wellbeing Cats • 07 Aug
How cats first made their way into our hearts and homes The African wildcat has undergone a couple of evolutionary changes to become the beloved domestic cat of today Cats • 07 Aug
How cats first made their way into our hearts and homes The African wildcat has undergone a couple of evolutionary changes to become the beloved domestic cat of today Cats • 07 Aug
4 ways to tell if your cat loves you Science tells us that the secret of whether your cat feels bonded to you or not lies in their behaviour Cats • 07 Aug
4 ways to tell if your cat loves you Science tells us that the secret of whether your cat feels bonded to you or not lies in their behaviour Cats • 07 Aug
Is your cat loud or quiet? It could be in their genes Research suggests cats don't have a single temperament, but rather various traits that prove useful under different domestic conditions Cats • 07 Aug
Is your cat loud or quiet? It could be in their genes Research suggests cats don't have a single temperament, but rather various traits that prove useful under different domestic conditions Cats • 07 Aug
Why we're bad at reading dogs' emotions Our human-specific way to interpret other people's emotions leads to problems if we apply the same system to other species Dogs • 09 Apr
Why we're bad at reading dogs' emotions Our human-specific way to interpret other people's emotions leads to problems if we apply the same system to other species Dogs • 09 Apr
5 ways humans have scuppered the love lives of animals From noise pollution to rubbish, here are some of the ways we humans have made it more difficult for animals to find a mate Nature • 14 Feb
5 ways humans have scuppered the love lives of animals From noise pollution to rubbish, here are some of the ways we humans have made it more difficult for animals to find a mate Nature • 14 Feb
How Ireland produced the world's first animal anti-cruelty laws The Act against the Plowing by the Tayle, and pulling the Wooll off Living Sheep was the first of its kind in the world History • 09 Jan
How Ireland produced the world's first animal anti-cruelty laws The Act against the Plowing by the Tayle, and pulling the Wooll off Living Sheep was the first of its kind in the world History • 09 Jan
5 ways reindeer are perfect for pulling Santa's sleigh Reindeer can stay warm, see in the dark, stay upright on slippery surfaces and find food in the harshest of environments animals • 16 Dec 24
5 ways reindeer are perfect for pulling Santa's sleigh Reindeer can stay warm, see in the dark, stay upright on slippery surfaces and find food in the harshest of environments animals • 16 Dec 24
5 reasons why your dog might need canine clothing this winter Clothing might be a useful addition to support your dog's health, welfare and happiness during the colder winter months Dogs • 09 Dec 24
5 reasons why your dog might need canine clothing this winter Clothing might be a useful addition to support your dog's health, welfare and happiness during the colder winter months Dogs • 09 Dec 24
5 things to consider before getting a cat People often underestimate what caring for a cat entails so here's what to think about before welcoming a feline into your home Cats • 07 Aug 24
5 things to consider before getting a cat People often underestimate what caring for a cat entails so here's what to think about before welcoming a feline into your home Cats • 07 Aug 24
Should you share a bed with your dog or cat? There are benefits to sharing a bed with your pet – as long as you're scrupulously clean. Pets • 30 Nov 24
Should you share a bed with your dog or cat? There are benefits to sharing a bed with your pet – as long as you're scrupulously clean. Pets • 30 Nov 24
Why do dogs and humans have a special bond? Our relationship with dogs goes back thousands of years to when we hunted in packs alongside wolves Dogs • 03 Nov 23
Why do dogs and humans have a special bond? Our relationship with dogs goes back thousands of years to when we hunted in packs alongside wolves Dogs • 03 Nov 23
The evolutionary reasons humans love pets and 9 benefits Research tries to unpick what it is about being a pet owner that is good for our psychological wellbeing Pets • 29 Aug 23
The evolutionary reasons humans love pets and 9 benefits Research tries to unpick what it is about being a pet owner that is good for our psychological wellbeing Pets • 29 Aug 23
Who let the dogs out? What it means if a dog barks at you If your dog is barking at you or a visitor it can mean lots of different things, but there are ways to work with their behaviour animals • 25 Apr 23
Who let the dogs out? What it means if a dog barks at you If your dog is barking at you or a visitor it can mean lots of different things, but there are ways to work with their behaviour animals • 25 Apr 23
4 ways to keep your dog happy at Halloween Halloween can be an upsetting and potentially dangerous time for our dogs so here are some ways to change that Halloween • 11 Oct 22
4 ways to keep your dog happy at Halloween Halloween can be an upsetting and potentially dangerous time for our dogs so here are some ways to change that Halloween • 11 Oct 22
Yes, your dog can understand what you're saying It's a question that dog lovers all over the world have asked themselves, does my dog actually understand me? Brainstorm • 15 Sep 22
Yes, your dog can understand what you're saying It's a question that dog lovers all over the world have asked themselves, does my dog actually understand me? Brainstorm • 15 Sep 22
'It takes just six minutes for a dog to die in a hot car' All dogs have the potential to suffer from heatstroke, even if the temperatures are not boiling hot Heatwave • 14 Jul 22
'It takes just six minutes for a dog to die in a hot car' All dogs have the potential to suffer from heatstroke, even if the temperatures are not boiling hot Heatwave • 14 Jul 22
Why animals recognise numbers but only humans can do maths Humans and animals actually share some remarkable numerical abilities...up to a point Psychology • 16 Feb 22
Why animals recognise numbers but only humans can do maths Humans and animals actually share some remarkable numerical abilities...up to a point Psychology • 16 Feb 22
How do pigeons find their way home? Researchers took a peek inside a pigeon's ear using a diamond-based quantum microscope to find out more Nature • 08 Dec 21
How do pigeons find their way home? Researchers took a peek inside a pigeon's ear using a diamond-based quantum microscope to find out more Nature • 08 Dec 21
How search dogs find missing people It takes years of experience, dedication and a lot of scientific knowledge to train and work a search dog animals • 18 Jan 22
How search dogs find missing people It takes years of experience, dedication and a lot of scientific knowledge to train and work a search dog animals • 18 Jan 22
5 ways to help your dog live a longer, healthier life Many of the things humans can do to be healthier and live longer may also work for dogs Dogs • 12 Nov 21
5 ways to help your dog live a longer, healthier life Many of the things humans can do to be healthier and live longer may also work for dogs Dogs • 12 Nov 21
