Tagged With Behavior Research

A gentle hand touching the shell of a green sea turtle on a sandy beach

Do Turtles Have Feeling in Their Shells? The Mystery of Shell Sensitivity

12 March 2024

The carapace is a highly innervated structure that has implications for everything from behavior to environmental interactions to conservation.

Siberian Husky with head tilted upward in a vet clinic, highlighting its throat anatomy

Do Dogs Have Adam’s Apples? Exploring Canine Laryngeal Anatomy

12 March 2024

The structure and purpose of the dog larynx, how it impacts barking, potential medical concerns, and ways to address issues that may arise.

Well-trained Rottweiler sitting calmly in a park, attentively looking towards its owner

Do Rottweilers Have Aggressive Temperaments? Debunking Aggression Misconceptions

11 March 2024

This article discusses the genetics of Rottweiler aggression, the importance of training and socialization, and how positive reinforcement can affect behavior.

Two cats in a warm living room sniffing each other's tails, illustrating feline scent communication

Why Do Cats Sniff Each Other’s Butts? Unraveling Feline Scent Communication

11 March 2024

Knowing the reason behind why cats smell butts: a way to communicate information about identity, health, and social status through smell.

Owner smelling the paws of a relaxed brindle-coated Boxer dog in a cozy living room

What Causes Frito Feet in Dogs? The Science Behind the Smell

11 March 2024

Causes of “Frito Feet” in dogs, including bacteria presence, paw care tips, and the role of the canine skin microbiome.

Golden retriever winking playfully with a head tilt in a sunlit room

Why Do Dogs Wink? Decoding Canine Communication

10 March 2024

This article discusses the science behind dog winking, including why dogs wink, what it can indicate about their health, how you can train your dog to wink, and the connection between winking and a dog's vision and other physiological processes.

Curious-looking Weimaraner sitting in its bed among toys, exemplifying typical dog behavior

Can Dogs Masturbate? What to Know About Normal Canine Behavior

10 March 2024

This article discusses dog masturbation: why it happens, reasons for it, potential health effects, psychological causes, hormonal factors, and the role of communication.

Jack Russell Terrier scratching a soft bed in a cozy, well-lit bedroom

Why Do Dogs Scratch the Bed? The Science Behind Canine Behavior

8 March 2024

Reasons why dogs may scratch at their bedding: instincts, comfort, stress, marking their territory, and medical issues.

Cat with paw on smiling woman's face in a sunlit bedroom, depicting affection or attention-seeking behavior

Why Does My Cat Put His Paw on My Mouth? Decoding Feline Gestures

8 March 2024

Reasons why your cat might put their paw on your face, such as showing love, seeking attention, marking their territory, and stress-related causes.

Grey tabby cat playfully biting a laughing man's nose while sitting on a living room couch

Why Does My Cat Bite My Nose? Decoding Feline Affection & Play

8 March 2024

Learn why cats bite noses, including love bites, play, scent marking, and communication, and how to safely deal with this behavior.

Grey chinchilla in a stress-reducing habitat gently sniffing a human hand

Do Chinchillas Bite? Understanding Their Behavior and Prevention Tips

8 March 2024

This article discusses chinchilla bites: why they happen, how to avoid them, and how socialization, training, and health can help lower the number of bites.

Gray tabby cat sniffing a cotton swab with earwax in a bathroom setting, displaying curiosity

Why Do Cats Like Earwax? Exploring the Feline Fascination

7 March 2024

Cats are attracted to earwax because of the smell of the proteins in it, the nutritional content that is similar to their regular diet, and their sense of smell.