Tabatha Bundesen’s pet Tardar Sauce became an Internet sensation known as “Grumpy Cat” for a resting facial appearance that resembles a look of dissatisfaction. Now, scientists are starting to be able to read animal emotions from their expressions.
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Scientists are beginning to link animal facial expressions to emotions, making it possible for us to understand how they feel.
Red-eared sliders were once popular pets but are currently banned in Australia. These turtles are still regularly found in the wild and being kept as illegal pets.
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Exotic pets may rank highly on the novelty and excitement scale, but little is known about their ownership in Australia.
Hot dog.
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You’re lucky – dogs can only sweat through their paws.
Most of the money Americans give to animal welfare charities helps causes that aid companion animals.
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A growing number of animal advocates want Americans to do more to aid animals raised in farms for food, rather than supporting groups that help cats, dogs and other human companions.
Lolabelle, the artist and musician Laurie Anderson’s dog being taught how to play the piano.
In many cultures and religions dogs are more than protection and security. But do they have an after-life?
Puppies are at the highest risk from a new strain of canine parvovirus discovered for the first time in Australia.
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A new form of the highly contagious canine parovirus has been found in Australia. The strain has been found in vaccinated dogs.
A feral dog chasing a wild boar, Banni grasslands, India.
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Cats have a bad reputation as wildlife killers (deservedly so). But dogs aren’t off the hook: new research shows domestic dogs have contributed to the extinction of at least 11 species.
Once upon a time…
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Poor literacy impacts a child’s life chances – but there may be a rather colourful solution.
My footprint is how big?
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Pet food is a multi-billion-dollar industry that consumes huge amounts of animal protein. A veterinary nutrition specialist explains how to feed dogs and cats healthily and sustainably.
Dogs are a big part of their owners’ routines – which makes their loss even more jarring.
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Many are embarrassed to publicly show too much grief over the death of a dog. But research has shown just how devastating the loss can be.
What can we do to avoid clashes between users of shared paths?
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The golden rule of shared paths is that the person in the less vulnerable position should be mindful of the more vulnerable user.
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More and more research suggests dogs have one of the best memories in the animal kingdom.
Hurry up!
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Dogs – and their owners – love ‘walkies’. But who’s walking who?
Are you listening?
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New research confirms puppies respond better when we talk to them in a certain way.
A juvenile dingo on Fraser Island.
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All dingoes are ginger, right? Nope. They don’t bark? Wrong again. And they’re ultimately just wild dogs? Well, that’s trickier, but for conservation purposes the answer is still basically no.
Easy target.
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Dog thefts have risen by a third – don’t be a victim.
Not the best day for dogs.
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It can be a scary time for pets – but science has some valuable solutions.
Dingoes play an important role in our ecosystems.
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Wild dog attacks on livestock are devastating, but bounties and culling aren’t the answer.
Even within our homes dogs can be perceived as a nuisance.
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Understanding animal management and making it work better for our interspecies society will benefit humans and dogs alike.
When’s the next dog food commercial on?
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Dogs like a little TV – and researchers have been investigating why.