Tagged With Behavior Research

A plump, brown rabbit nibbling on grass in a meadow, with a raccoon cautiously watching from the bushes in the distance

Do Raccoons Eat Rabbits? An Exploration into Their Predatory Behavior

15 May 2024

Raccoons are opportunistic omnivores and will eat rabbits if they can get their hands on them, but rabbits are not a main part of their diet.

Elegant Siamese cat confidently walking down a residential sidewalk, nose twitching as it detects scents

How Do Cats Navigate? The Science of Finding Their Way Home

14 May 2024

Cats have amazing homing skills that help them get back to their territory using senses such as smell, hearing, and touch.

Fluffy Maine Coon cat running away from an outstretched hand across a hardwood floor

Why Does My Cat Run Away From Me? Unraveling Feline Behavior

14 May 2024

Why cats tend to bolt from their humans, including their natural instincts, past trauma, and their desire for freedom.

Tabby cat licking her healthy newborn kittens in a cozy nest

The Harsh Truth: Why Do Cats Eat Their Own Kittens?

13 May 2024

Cats might eat their kittens because of evolution that dictates the strongest offspring are the most likely to survive.

A cat with a short, glossy coat sitting on a couch, gazing at a colorful array of toys on the floor

What Colors Can Cats See and What Colors Do They Like? Preferences and Perceptions

11 May 2024

Cats can't see as many colors as humans, but they can see better in low light, which is helpful for their crepuscular hunting habits.

Equestrian competitor on a chestnut-colored warmblood horse expertly executing a jump over obstacles

Is Horseback Riding a Sport? Exploring the Physical and Mental Demands

10 May 2024

Horseback riding is a sport that is both physically and mentally challenging and requires a combination of athleticism, strength, and teamwork with an animal.

A plump, fluffy Persian cat with a worried expression lying next to scattered pieces of plastic wrap on the floor

Why Do Cats Lick Plastic? What This Weird Feline Behavior Means

10 May 2024

Explanations for why your cat might be licking plastic, such as the way it feels, medical issues like pica, and how to stop your cat from doing this.

Orange tabby cat sitting on top of a newspaper, with a content expression and paws carefully placed on the pages

Why Do Cats Like to Sit on Paper? The Science Behind the Strange Behavior

10 May 2024

Cats' tendency to love paper can be traced back to a few different things, including their senses, the way that it feels, and even some of their natural behaviors like scratching and marking their territory.

Energetic Siberian Husky shaking a squeaky chew toy back and forth, with striking blue eyes and a fluffy gray and white coat

Why Do Dogs Shake Their Toys? Exploring Canine Behavior

9 May 2024

Dogs shake toys as a way to mimic hunting prey, which is a natural behavior that can depend on the breed and can also help them practice their hunting techniques.

An action shot of a mother duck leading one duckling across a grassy field, with the duckling making a high-pitched peeping sound

The Quacky Truth: What Duck Sounds Mean

9 May 2024

The wide range of sounds that ducks make, from the mallard's many different mating, nesting, and brood protection calls.

An elderly Bulldog curled up on a couch, its legs moving in short bursts as it lets out a quiet whimper

Why Do Dogs Twitch in Their Sleep? Uncovering Canine Dreams

8 May 2024

Why dogs kick in their sleep - it has to do with dreaming and happens more in puppies and older dogs than it does in adult dogs.

Raccoon with a mischievous expression crawling through an open window and rummaging through a kitchen cabinet

What Do Raccoons Eat? A Look at Their Hunting Behavior

8 May 2024

Raccoons are opportunistic omnivores and will prey on and consume rats, mice, and other small rodents, but they mostly eat plants.