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Your female cat is in heat in seven different ways. Unspayed female cats eventually experience "being in heat," a fertile stage of life that lasts

How do you determine a cat's gender? Finding the gender of the new pet is not always simple. It can be challenging for new cat owners to recognise the

There can be no reason why your deaf cat can't live a fulfilling life full of enjoyment. Some animals are genetically prone to deafness

On April 26, 1986, the infamous explosion at a Chernobyl nuclear power plant unleashed large amounts of radiation into the atmosphere, an event that contaminated wildlife across country lines. The radiation levels seen in animals as a result has decreased in recent years — with the exception of one animal: the wild boar.

Our reporter joins scientists in Mozambique to understand how bats communicate with one another.

These rare kills in Washington State have biologists searching for answers. “Everyone always assumes wolves have the upper hand,” says one scientist. “But that’s not always the case.”...

When habitat loss is one of the biggest issues facing wild animals, why has Alaska given this uninhabited island to feral cattle?

When the emperor penguins from Dynasties find themselves trapped, the crew faces a tough choice: save them by helping them climb or leave them to die.

However, exactly why do dogs eat stones in the first place? Rocks are among the most popular non-food items that dogs eat. The disorder known as pica, which can be a symptom of a genuine medical issue or a behavioral issue, causes dogs to consume non-food objects that are not physically beneficial to them. Here are some possible...

Cats are enigmatic animals that frequently act strangely. Although it may seem unusual, our feline pals regularly engage in kneading. Some cats prefer "making biscuits" more than others as well, and they will slobber and glaze around while they knead your lap or a soft blanket. What are cats doing when they knead, given that...

If you browse any pet supply or specialty store, you'll probably discover a variety of catnip toys. Catnip can rekindle your cat's kitten-like behavior or perhaps put them to sleep. But what exactly is catnip, and why do certain cats respond to it so violently?

Do you understand what it means when someone says a dog is being submissive? You've probably heard that statement before. Dogs exhibit a variety of submissive behaviors. These actions are canine communication methods. To show that he is friendly and approachable, a dog often displays submissive behaviour.

A lot of advice is given to new puppy owners by family members, neighbors, and even that overly chatty dog park proprietor. There are some good decisions and some bad ones. It's crucial to consider your pup's needs and your bond with them when evaluating such advice because the first few weeks of a new puppy are crucial. The...

Here’s how newfound “spicy” birds resist their potent neurotoxin

Turtles’ shells contain a chemical record of the environment—including highly enriched uranium, an indicator of nuclear weapons development. What can we learn from these accidental archivists?

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A team of paleontologists from the University of Canterbury has discovered a remarkably intact fossil of one of the earliest ancestors of a group of birds now restricted to the tropics. Tropicbirds, now represented by only three living species, have a long fossil record spanning at least 62.5 million years, with the oldest...