Tagged With Science

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.

Close-up of a standard poodle with a curly, light brown coat licking its nose in a cozy, blurred interior setting

Why Do Dogs Lick Their Noses? The Science Behind This Common Behavior

9 May 2024

Why dogs lick their noses, including to cool down, enhance their sense of smell, relieve stress, and medical problems that need to be checked out by a vet.

Female Boxer dog resting in a whelping box, surrounded by two nursing Boxer puppies

Can Dogs Have Twins? The Science of Double Dog Births

7 May 2024

Dogs can have both identical and fraternal twins, although twin pregnancies are uncommon in dogs.

Sleek, dark grey Chartreux cat standing upright and staring intensely at the camera in a rustic cabin interior

How Big Do Cats Get? A Look at the Height of Different Cat Breeds

6 May 2024

The typical house cat is 12 inches in height, although this can vary from 8 to 16 inches based on genetics and whether the cat is male or female.

Photorealistic image of a Shih Tzu dog kicking up dirt with its back paws in a serene play park setting

Why Do Dogs Kick After Pooping? Science Explained

6 May 2024

The science behind why dogs kick their feet after defecating - an instinctual behavior that has stuck with dogs for thousands of years.

A ball python curled up and partially buried in wood chips, appearing dormant

Do Snakes Sleep? Exploring Their Resting Behaviors

6 May 2024

Snakes do not sleep in the same way that humans do, but they do have special ways of resting that help them save energy while still being aware of their surroundings.

Close-up of a fluffy white Persian cat happily rolling in a patch of dirt

Dirt-Rolling Cats: Evolutionary Insights into Feline Behavior

4 May 2024

Reasons why cats dust bathe - including scent marking, grooming, and cooling off, but dangers include parasites and poisons.

Bernese mountain dog lying on a rug, happily wagging its tail as its owner scratches the base of its tail

Decoding Dog Behavior: The Fascination with Sweet Spot Scratching

4 May 2024

Dogs enjoy having their tail base scratched, which causes the release of endorphins and oxytocin to make them feel good.

Studio shot of a nursing Pug puppy suckling from its mother, with the mother's belly and the puppy's umbilical cord visible

Puppy Umbilical Cords: What New Dog Owners Should Know

4 May 2024

Puppies are born with umbilical cords just like people, but there are some key differences. It's important to know how to care for a puppy's umbilical cord after they are born.

Orange tabby cat kneading a plush cushion in a cozy living room setting

Why Do Cats Knead? The Evolutionary Origins of Kneading

4 May 2024

The reasons why cats knead, including where the behavior comes from, what it means, and how to deal with it.

Labrador Retriever sniffing at a bamboo plant with a curious but wary expression

Is Bamboo Toxic to Dogs? An In-Depth Scientific Analysis

4 May 2024

Bamboo has a toxic element that can lead to severe gastrointestinal upset in dogs, so pet parents should steer clear of toxic species.

A large, brown garden snail crawling on a mossy rock, its spiral shell prominently displayed

How Long Do Snails Live? The Science of a Slow Life Span

3 May 2024

There are a number of things that impact how long snails live, such as the type of snail, the environment, and whether or not they reproduce, and the longest living snails can live up to 20 years.