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Closeup of a large Maine Coon cat with bright, glowing yellow eyes in a dimly lit environment

Why Do Cats' Eyes Glow in the Dark? The Science Explained

5 June 2024

The tapetum lucidum, which is a layer of tissue that sits behind the retina, is the reason why cats' eyes seem to glow in the dark. It improves their night vision by reflecting light that passes through the retina.

A worried owner gently holding the cold, shivering ears of an Afghan Hound in a cozy indoor setting

Why Are My Dog's Ears Cold? The Science Behind Chilly Canine Ears

24 May 2024

Causes of cold dog ears, including the reasons related to ear anatomy, physiology, and medical issues.

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.

Chestnut brown Quarter Horse standing beside a person with a height measuring stick in a fenced pasture

How to Measure a Horse: A Complete Guide to Height and Weight

14 March 2024

Important ways to measure the size of a horse, including the classic ‘hands’ method, weight tapes, and how conformation plays a role.

Siamese cat intrigued by a moving fish animation on a tablet screen in dim lighting

Can Cats See What’s On-Screen? Exploring the Depths of Feline Screen Time

30 January 2024

Cats’ responsiveness to screens, how they see and understand what’s happening on the screen, and the effects of purposeful screen time on their lives.

Researcher in lab coat analyzing waveforms on a screen with a parrot beside, symbolizing AI in animal communication

Can AI Help Us Understand Animal Communication? The Future of Interspecies Communication

24 January 2024

AI’s potential to revolutionize interspecies communication, ethical considerations, and the future of animal language research.