Tagged With Behavior Research

Burmese cat with a short, glossy coat and golden eyes meowing as its owner sneezes

Why Does My Cat Meow When I Sneeze? Exploring Feline Instincts

20 May 2024

Cats have the ability to sense their environment and have evolved to interpret sneezing as a sign of danger, which is why they meow when their owners sneeze.

Siamese cat with blue eyes sniffing at a keyboard, exploring its surroundings

The Intricate Details of a Cat's Memory: Understanding Feline Recall

20 May 2024

Cats can remember things in the short term and the long term, and they rely on spatial, emotional, and object permanence memory to help them do everything from find their food to remember their favorite people.

Two cats with fur standing on end, arching their backs in an aggressive posture

Why Do Cats Fight and How to Prevent Deadly Clashes: Causes and Prevention Tips

19 May 2024

Cats are not likely to fight until the death, but their fights can be harmful to each other.

Black cat intently staring at a fresh filet of salmon on a kitchen counter, with its tail swishing in anticipation

Why Do Cats Like Fish? The Science Behind Their Desires

19 May 2024

Cats' love of fish is a combination of taste, aroma, and biology, but it's important to make sure they don't eat too much of it.

Golden retriever dog in a focused, serious stance between its owner and an imaginary intruder, practicing guard commands

Are Golden Retrievers Good Guard Dogs? An Assessment

17 May 2024

Golden Retrievers are not good watchdogs because of their friendly demeanor, but they can be taught to be watchful and protective.

Close-up view of a Labrador Retriever's open mouth, showcasing the smooth, uvula-less palate at the back of the throat

Do Dogs Have Uvulas? Exploring the Canine Oral Anatomy

16 May 2024

Dogs don’t have an uvula, the piece of tissue that hangs down in the back of the human throat, because of evolutionary changes that helped them pant and breathe better.

Male African spur-thighed tortoise extending neck and lifting front legs to display size to a cautious female in a desert setting

The Complex Mating Behaviors of Tortoises: An In-Depth Look

16 May 2024

Behavior during mating rituals, mating, how eggs are hatched, and the difficulties of protecting various tortoise types.

Curious calico cat crouched down on a green lawn, intently watching a small grey squirrel scurrying across the grass

Why Do Cats Like Squirrels? A Look at Your Cat's Hunting Instincts

16 May 2024

Domestic cats' natural hunting behavior causes them to hunt and kill squirrels, creating potential health problems and environmental concerns that need to be addressed.

Small, mixed-breed dog resting on a pet cushion, facing away from the owner's bed in the background

Why Your Dog Suddenly Prefers to Sleep Alone? Understanding the Change

16 May 2024

Causes of a dog suddenly not wanting to sleep in your bed, such as separation anxiety, aging, and health problems.

Iguana with large orange eyes and a spiky crest standing on a branch, mouth open in a hissing display, surrounded by lush jungle foliage

From Hisses to Barks: A Look at the Vocal Talents of Lizards

15 May 2024

Lizards are more vocal than you might think, and they make a variety of sounds to communicate, attract mates, and interact with other lizards.

Detailed photograph of a male crowntail betta fish with long, flowing purple and orange fins surrounded by a nest of bubbles in a glass aquarium

Why Does My Male Betta Fish Make a Bubble Nest Without a Female? Understanding the Behavior

15 May 2024

Male bettas construct bubble nests to help ensure the survival of their offspring. This is an instinctive behavior that happens whether or not a female is around to mate with.

Photorealistic portrait of a Persian cat peering intently at the camera, showcasing its distinctive flat face and moist, glistening nose

Why Are Cats' Noses Wet? Science-Backed Reasons

15 May 2024

The science behind why cats have wet noses, including smelling, thermoregulation, and the vomeronasal organ.