Tagged With Behavior Research

A sleek black cat stalking through a dimly lit room, its eyes glowing as it tracks an unseen target

Can Cats See Infrared? The Science Behind Feline Night Vision

9 April 2024

Cats can't see infrared light, but they do have specializations that make their night vision and ability to see movement especially good, even if their color vision is limited.

A curious golden retriever sitting in a sunlit room, head tilted as if pondering the passage of time

Time in the Life of a Dog: How Dogs Perceive Time

7 April 2024

Because of the biological and neurological factors that influence a dog's sense of time, dogs experience time in a way that is very different from humans.

Two crows cawing loudly while perched on a wooden fence, with ruffled feathers

What Do Crow Sounds Mean? A Look at Their Intelligence

6 April 2024

The many different sounds that crows make, from their calls to their courtship sounds to their social sounds.

Puff adder snake captured mid-jump, its thick body elevated off the ground with jaws open as if striking

Do Snakes Jump? The Fascinating World of Snake Locomotion

5 April 2024

How some snakes are able to jump and even fly by using special biomechanical modifications.

A black and yellow patterned ball python slithering up a smooth concrete wall

Why Do Snakes Climb Walls? The Science of a Reptilian Superpower

3 April 2024

How snakes' bodies and behavior help them move up walls and other steep inclines, and the obstacles they encounter.

Grey seal lounging on a rocky shore, gazing directly at the camera

Are Seals and Dogs Related? Genetics and Evolution

3 April 2024

Evolutionary connections between seals and dogs, such as their common heritage, similar genetics, and attempts to save endangered seal populations.

Photorealistic image of a pigeon perched on a park bench, mid-poop, with a person below having a disgusted expression as the droppings land on their head

Bird Poop Meaning: What Does It Mean If a Bird Poops on You?

2 April 2024

Bird droppings are not symbolic in any way - they are just a coincidence and do not mean anything in terms of luck or spiritualism.

Close-up of a French Bulldog with large, expressive eyes and a pink, curled tongue extended, looking like it is licking the air on a kitchen countertop

Why Does My Dog Lick the Air? Exploring Canine Behavior

2 April 2024

Why dogs may lick the air, from smelling their environment to feeling excited to coping with stress or anxiety.

Large, imposing grey wolf standing in a snowy, forested environment with a smaller, leaner black domestic dog in the background

Wolves vs Dogs: Why the Huge Difference in Size?

1 April 2024

The large variation in body size between wolves and dogs is a result of their evolution and the specific roles they have played in human history.

Maine Coon cat twitching and meowing in its sleep, with a concerned expression on a soft, plush bed

Feline Nightmares: Why Do Cats Have Bad Dreams?

1 April 2024

Cats may have nightmares as a result of stress, anxiety, or past experiences, and signs of a nightmare may include twitching and vocalizations.

Border Collie mix carefully carrying a small fallen branch through a lush, forested area

Why Do Dogs Like Sticks? The Psychology and Evolution of Stick Love

1 April 2024

Why your dog is so obsessed with chewing on tree branches and the dangers associated with it, as well as other things you can give them to help meet their natural chewing needs.

Siamese cat with striking blue eyes and pointed coat, raising a paw to playfully swat and bite its owner's arm

Why Does My Cat Hug My Arm and Then Bite? Understanding Feline Behavior

30 March 2024

The reasons behind why cats knead and bite their humans, go back to natural hunting instincts and playful actions from when they were kittens.