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Alaska's Best Birdwatching Spots This Summer
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (330+ words) You have a wide variety of locations to choose from when it comes to birdwatching in America, so why choose Alaska? For one thing, it's one of the most gorgeous places on Earth. Alaska's sheer size and diverse habitats offer…...
The Science Behind How Pets Transform Our Lives
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1018+ words) April is known for its showers, but it's also a month for pet lovers. Not many people realize that this time of year is dedicated to celebrating the animals who share our homes and our hearts, but it's actually National…...
Why Too Much Screen Time Could Be Hurting Your Relationship with Your Dog
2+ week, 4+ day ago (760+ words) You might think you'd do anything to make your pet happy, but what if that meant lowering your screen time? Would you give up doomscrolling on your phone to spend time with your pup? New research from Compare and Recycle…...
Why Dogs Seem to Know When You're Having a Bad Day, According to an Expert
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1510+ words) Have you ever had a miserable day and found that your dog was right there beside you? You might not have even been crying or emoting in any real way, but your pup still recognized your pain and wanted to…...
Why National Pet Day (April 11) Hits So Deeply, According to Science
3+ week, 1+ day ago (124+ words) One big benefit of having a dog is the opportunity for you both to get some exercise. Companionship is essential as we age " and sometimes a pet can offer that unconditional love humans need. That may be the best explanation…...
The Devastating Diseases Wild Hogs Can Spread to Humans, Livestock, and Pets
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (562+ words) Brucellosis can pass from feral hogs to cattle. The disease is transmitted by contact with infected animals or animal products. The bacteria are found in feces (poop) and in very large numbers in the products of conception (such as the…...
Watch an Enraged White Rhino Flip a Truck Like It Weighs Nothing
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (131+ words) Rhinos spend a lot of time feeding and wallowing! Wallowing is also an important aspect of rhino behavior. This happens most between October and March when the weather is hottest. Wallowing is vital for regulating their body temperature but it…...
A Look Inside the Intimidating Mouth of a Leatherback Sea Turtle
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (224+ words) A-Z Animals Quick Take The inside of leatherback sea turtles" mouths is full of spikes that can be highly intimidating The spikes are used to prevent their food source from slipping out of their mouth This species feeds on gelatinous…...
Bird Flu Surveillance Just Got Smarter: Why Testing the Air Beats Testing the Birds
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (645+ words) Scientists have discovered that testing the environment of live poultry markets is an effective way to identify avian pathogens like H5 N1. In some cases, it is more effective than testing individual birds. Viruses circulating among live poultry markets are nothing new....
A 750-Pound Grizzly Needed Cancer Surgery " How Zoo Vets Pulled It Off
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (258+ words) A-Z Animals Quick Take Emmett, a grizzly bear at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado, recently had an operation to remove cancer from his tail The operation was successful, and he is now recovering The surgery posed logistical problems, as the…...