Tagged With Behavior Research

Parental clownfish with one of their eggs in mouth among colorful anemones and a blurred coral reef

Why Do Clownfish Eat Their Eggs? An Explanation of Parental Behavior

29 February 2024

Clownfish may consume their eggs because of infertility, disease, or poor nutrition, which is an evolutionary way to ensure strong babies.

Attentive Cane Corso on a walk in a grassy park, looking into the distance with ears perked up

Are Cane Corsos Aggressive? Unraveling the Complexities of Their Temperament

28 February 2024

Temperament of Cane Corsos: how to tell if they're being protective or aggressive, training, socialization, and responsible dog parenting.

Brown rat turning away from a bowl of peppermint leaves in an indoor setting

What Smells Repel Rats? The Most Effective Rat Repellent Scents

28 February 2024

Key scents that repel rats, such as peppermint and the smell of predators, and precautions to take when using scent-based rat repellents.

German Shepherd with tongue out, licking a couch in a sunlit cozy living room

Why Does My Dog Lick the Couch? Uncovering the Canine Behavior

28 February 2024

Reasons why your dog may be licking the couch: boredom, anxiety, taste, medical problems, environmental factors, and the interplay between diet and scent.

Alert Abyssinian cat clawing at a sisal rope scratching post with claw sheaths visible nearby

Why Do Cats Shed Their Claws? A Look at This Natural Behavior

28 February 2024

Understanding why cats need to shed their claws, how it helps keep their claws healthy, and how you can help your cat with this important process through regular maintenance.

Brown rat climbing a textured wall with its sharp claws, showcasing agility in an urban environment

Do Rats Climb Walls? The Science Behind Their Impressive Climbing Prowess

28 February 2024

This review covers a wide range of topics including: the physical features that enable rats to climb, the behaviors that rats use to climb, the challenges that rats face in urban environments, and the methods that are used to control rat populations.

Relaxed Siberian cat appearing to smile, comfortably lounging in a sunlit room

Can Cats Smile? Understanding the Science of Feline Happiness

27 February 2024

Topics include interpreting your cat's face: how to tell if they're 'smiling' or just purring, as well as the research on how cats feel and talk to humans.

Loyal German Shepherd laying contently on the feet of its owner in a cozy home environment

Why Does My Dog Lay on My Feet? Unpacking the Canine Connection

27 February 2024

Reasons why dogs sit on your feet: seeking comfort, warmth, love, protection, pack instincts, and marking their territory.

Concerned French Bulldog sniffing rabbit droppings in a green grassy backyard

Why Dogs Eat Rabbit Poop: Health Risks and Prevention Tips

25 February 2024

This article discusses the reasons behind coprophagia in dogs, the possible dangers of this behavior, and how to stop it.

White Maltese dog with tongue out, licking its lips on a sunny patio

Why Does My Dog Keep Licking His Lips and Swallowing? Decoding Canine Behavior

24 February 2024

Causes of excessive lip licking and swallowing in dogs, such as medical problems, anxiety, neurological disorders, and situational reasons.

Serene grey cat lying on a cushion, gazing into the distance in a sunlit room

Why Doesn’t My Cat Purr? Decoding Feline Silence

24 February 2024

Influences on why a cat purrs can be traced to biology, genetics, socialization, and age, and changes in purring can be a sign of physical or emotional problems.

Chocolate brown British Shorthair cat with yellow eyes on a velvet cushion in a softly lit room

How Rare Are Brown Cats? The Genetics and Psychology of Chocolate-Colored Felines

24 February 2024

Genetic mutations and difficulties in breeding chocolate cats, such as the impact of recessive genes, responsible breeding, and economic factors.