Tagged With Behavior Research

Photorealistic image of a mixed-breed poodle dog with a fluffy, light-colored coat, standing upright with one front paw raised, as if engaged in air humping behavior, in a well-lit, tranquil garden filled with verdant plants and warm sunlight.

Why Do Dogs Hump the Air? Unraveling the Curious Canine Behavior

30 March 2024

Causes of air humping in dogs, such as sexual stimulation, stress, seeking attention, and medical problems, and how to stop the behavior.

Golden retriever with mouth open, tongue hanging out, panting heavily in a grassy outdoor setting

Why Do Dogs Pant? The Science Behind This Behavior

28 March 2024

When dogs pant, they are using their tongues to help them cool down and to improve their sense of smell.

A brown lizard quickly darting away from the camera, its mouth half-open as if about to bite, on a wooden branch or tree trunk with a natural, leafy backdrop

Do Lizards Bite? Exploring the Factors and Risks

27 March 2024

Hazards and avoidance of lizard bites, including which kinds of lizard are more likely to bite and how to prevent bites.

Close-up of a domestic shorthair cat licking its paw with its rough, textured tongue

Why Cats Have Rough Tongues: An Evolutionary Wonder

27 March 2024

Cats have rough tongues lined with papillae that they use for grooming, hunting, eating, and cooling down.

Orange tabby cat with bright amber eyes looking directly at the camera on a wooden floor

Why Are Orange Cats So Crazy? Science Explains

26 March 2024

The belief that orange cats are more energetic, vocal, and affectionate is one of many stereotypes, but studies have found that fur color is not an accurate way to determine a cat's personality.

Close-up portrait of a thoughtful, squinting-eyed Persian cat with fluffy, creamy-white fur

Inside the Mind of a Cat: What Are Cats Thinking?

26 March 2024

The intricate psychological, emotional, and biological factors that influence a cat's behavior and how they experience their environment.

Closeup of an Abyssinian cat with a distinctive ticked coat pattern, mouth slightly open but not making a sound

Why Doesn't My Cat Meow? Understanding Feline Vocalization

23 March 2024

Causes of decreased meowing in cats, such as genetics, temperament, age, health conditions, environmental factors, and ways to increase meowing.

Detailed photograph of a rare male calico cat with a distinctive tricolor coat of orange, white, and black, sitting upright with an alert expression

The Genetics of Male Calico Cats: An Anomaly of Science

22 March 2024

Male calico cats are very rare because of the genetic conditions that dictate their three colors.

Close-up of a fluffy gray and white rabbit resting with its eyes partially open in a grassy meadow

Why Do Rabbits Sleep With Their Eyes Open? Rabbit Sleep Secrets

22 March 2024

The fact that rabbits can sleep with their eyes open is an evolutionary advantage that has helped them as a species that is often hunted.

Labrador Retriever with yellow coat closely examining the ground, searching for invisible scents in a park-like setting

Can Dogs Smell Nicotine? What We Know About Drug-Sniffing Dogs

21 March 2024

Nicotine and cigarette smells are detectable by drug-sniffing dogs, which shows both what dogs are capable of and the potential pitfalls of using them to detect substances that are legal.

Border Collie wearing a magician's cape and top hat, appearing to levitate a treat above its paw

What Is a Dog That Does Magic Called? Introducing the Mythical Barkadabra Hounds

21 March 2024

Dogs with magical abilities, sometimes referred to as "Barkadabra Hounds," have been a source of fascination for people for centuries.

Fluffy, tabby cat curled up on a couch, purring deeply with a relaxed, satisfied expression

Why Do Cats Purr So Loudly? The Science of Loud Purring

21 March 2024

Causes of loud purring in cats, including the biological reason, what the loudness of the purr can indicate, and how it can be used for therapy.