Tagged With Behavior Research

Peaceful beagle lying down with eyes slightly open, showing the third eyelid, on a dog bed

Why Do Dogs Sleep with Their Eyes Open? The Science Behind Canine Sleep

23 February 2024

This article discusses the reasons why a dog might sleep with its eyes open, what the third eyelid is, and when its appearance could be a sign of a medical issue.

Dachshund sitting on a cozy bed with a wet spot, looking innocent in a warmly lit room

Sudden Urination in Female Dogs: Medical Causes and Behavioral Insights

23 February 2024

This article discusses the causes of sudden-onset urinary incontinence in female dogs, including medical conditions, behavioral and situational issues, and treatment options.

Two cats in a mating display in a garden, with the male cat attentively listening to the female's scream

Why Do Cats Scream When Mating? The Science Behind Cat Mating Calls

22 February 2024

The role of cat meowing in reproduction: evolutionary bases, communicative purposes, and the effect of domestication on feline vocal behavior.

Cute white dog sitting alertly on a bed in a dimly lit room with moonlight casting gentle shadows

Do Dogs Have Nocturnal Behavior? Canine Sleep Patterns Explained

22 February 2024

This article discusses everything you need to know about dog sleep: from diurnal tendencies and the effects of domestication to how you can help them maintain healthy sleep patterns.

Brown rat with large ears peeking out of a hole in an urban alley under moonlight

Do Rats Come Out at Night? A Look at Rodent Nocturnal Behavior

22 February 2024

The nighttime habits of rats, how they've evolved to be creatures of the night, and how urbanization has affected their daily cycles.

Playful ferret examining illustrations on a family tree, showcasing its place in the Mustelidae family

Ferrets vs. Rodents: What Is Their True Taxonomy?

22 February 2024

Explaining where ferrets fit in the Mustelidae family tree, their meat-eating habits, and how they differ from rodents in terms of what they eat, how they behave, and their genetics.

Calico cat with focused eyes observing a candle flame from a distance in a dimly lit room

Can Cats See Fire? Unveiling Feline Vision and Flame Perception

22 February 2024

Cats have the ability to see flames, with modifications for night and motion, although they have a reduced ability to see color.

Corn snake with leg-like remnants on an open book about snake evolution

Did Snakes Have Legs? Tracing Their Evolutionary History

21 February 2024

Snakes are the result of evolution from animals with legs, and they have vestigial limbs and genetic mutations, including in the Sonic hedgehog gene.

Tranquil brown Border Collie gazing upwards with a serene expression against a mystical soft-lit background

Can Dogs Have Souls? A Look at Canine Consciousness and Cultural Beliefs

21 February 2024

Investigating the idea of a dog afterlife through science, religion, philosophy, and personal stories of love and loss.

Playful Turkish Angora cat with raised paws as a person strokes its white fur

Do Cats Get Ticklish? Understanding How Cats Respond to Touch

20 February 2024

This article discusses why cats are ticklish, the science behind ticklishness, the evolutionary purpose of ticklishness, and how ticklishness impacts cat behavior and social interactions.

Golden Retriever lying on a blanket with a heating pad on her abdomen, looking relieved

Can Dogs Have Period Cramps? A Look at Canine Pain During Estrus

19 February 2024

Understanding the stages of the dog heat cycle and symptoms of pain, how it compares to the human menstrual cycle, and ways to help your dog if they're in pain.

Siamese cat gracefully balancing on a tree branch with its tail, in a tranquil outdoor setting

Why Do Cats Have Tails? Unraveling the Feline Tail Mystery

19 February 2024

This article discusses the way a cat's tail works and why it's important for things like balance, communication, and showing emotion. It covers everything from the cat's tail's physical structure to how it has evolved over time.