Tagged With Behavior Research

A small Dachshund dog lying on its back on a living room rug, exposing its tummy with a curious expression

Dog Nipples: What They’re For and How Many Dogs Have

21 March 2024

Dogs have between 8 and 10 nipples, although the exact number can depend on the breed. Nipples are present in both male and female dogs.

A Siamese cat with piercing blue eyes intently watching a small grey mouse on a kitchen counter

Why Do Cats Eat Mice? A Look at Predatory Behavior

20 March 2024

Cats' natural hunting instincts cause them to hunt small animals such as mice, even though it can be harmful to them.

Grey fox with a black-tipped tail cautiously approaching a coiled snake in a rocky, desert environment

Do Foxes Eat Snakes? Exploring the Predatory Habits

20 March 2024

Foxes are omnivores that will eat whatever they can find, including snakes, and they have special techniques for hunting and killing venomous snakes.

Close-up portrait of a Rhode Island Red hen vocalizing with her beak open in a chicken coop setting

Can Female Chickens Crow? The Science of Hen Vocalizations

20 March 2024

Why roosters may not be the only chickens that crow, from laying an egg, to establishing dominance, to sex reversal and breed tendencies.

Wise-looking turtle cautiously withdrawing into its shell on a sandy background with a large black object nearby

Turtles and Black: The Evolution of Their Aversion

19 March 2024

Turtles could be staying away from black because of evolutionary reasons that have to do with their survival, and they are drawn to colors like blue, and light pollution is affecting them.

Siamese cat with striking blue eyes clinging to its owner's leg while they are in the kitchen

Why Is My Cat So Clingy? Understanding Feline Attachment Behavior

19 March 2024

Causes of clingy cats: environmental factors, medical problems, attachment theory, and the role of socialization in shaping behavior.

Orange male tabby cat sitting and looking curiously at a DNA double helix structure in an indoor setting

Why Are Most Orange Cats Male? The Genetics of Coat Color

18 March 2024

Exploring the reasons why people believe that orange cats are always male, including a look at sex-linked chromosomes, the genetics of fur color in cats, and adoption prejudices.

Fluffy Samoyed lying comfortably between a person's legs in a cozy home setting with warm lighting

Why Does My Dog Sleep Between My Legs? Uncovering Canine Comfort and Bonding

17 March 2024

Reasons why dogs like to sleep between your legs: warmth, security, comfort, attachment, anxiety, and creating a good place to sleep.

Grey and white stray tabby cat contentedly rubbing against a person's legs in a park

Why Do Stray Cats Rub Against Your Legs? Exploring Feline Pheromones & Behavior

17 March 2024

Learn why feral cats rub against your legs: to mark their territory with scent glands, to find comfort, and to build relationships.

Defensive Maine Coon cat with tufted ears and bushy tail growling, set against a relaxed background

Why Do Cats Growl? The Meaning Behind This Feline Vocalization

16 March 2024

This study aimed to investigate the acoustic structure of growls emitted by domestic cats in different contexts and the potential for humans to differentiate between these growls.

Scruffy Jack Russell Terrier digging into couch cushions with a mischievous look

Why Do Dogs Dig on Beds and Couches? Uncovering Canine Instincts

16 March 2024

Causes of why your dog may dig on their bed or the couch, including instinct, breed tendencies, environmental reasons, and anxiety.

Grey Persian cat curled up in an open, clean litter box looking slightly distressed at home

Why Does My Cat Sleep in the Litter Box? Behavioral & Health Causes

16 March 2024

This article discusses the reasons why cats might lay in their litter boxes, including stress, medical problems, things in their environment, and the need for a clean, appropriately sized box.