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Humans tend to associate cats purring with happiness, but in turns out they also purr when in pain, hungry and alone.
Exotic pets may rank highly on the novelty and excitement scale, but little is known about their ownership in Australia.
A study of Australian and US cities has demonstrated that pet ownership strengthens people’s connections with their neighbours.
Concern for their pets’ safety can lead women to delay leaving their abusers. Better on-site pet services in women’s shelters would enable them to seek help without fear for their animals’ well-being.
What’s on your cash? Studies show our money carries everything from pet DNA and old food to E.coli and traces of cocaine.
You’re lucky – dogs can only sweat through their paws.
Twitter recently blew up with posts wondering about the feline fascination with taped squares on the ground. An animal behavior expert explains it’s not magic that draws Fluffy to the #CatSquare.
A former animal trainer explains how we might usefully think about the limitations of artificial intelligence systems.
Spending time with pets can lead to significantly improved social skills and motivation for learning.
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.
Dogs – and their owners – love ‘walkies’. But who’s walking who?
It doesn’t happen often that a multinational will blink when taken on by an individual. But a passionate campaigner’s successful crusade has shown how it can be done.
As the weather heats up, Australian households won’t just be cranking up the air conditioning for themselves. Some households will also be turning it on for their dogs or cats.
Dog thefts have risen by a third – don’t be a victim.
It can be a scary time for pets – but science has some valuable solutions.
Believe it or not, cats are really useful. Even this one.
Scottish Folds are adorable cats with folded ears and owl-like faces. But their cuteness also condemns them to a life of suffering.
Understanding animal management and making it work better for our interspecies society will benefit humans and dogs alike.
Dogs like a little TV – and researchers have been investigating why.
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, University of New England
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Scotland's Rural College
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PhD Candidate, University of Adelaide
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Veterinarian and PhD scholar, University of Sydney
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Animal Geographer, Keele University
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Associate professor, Queen's University, Ontario
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Fellow, Keele University
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Visiting Research Fellow, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Nottingham Trent University
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Associate Professor, Geography and Urban Studies, Western Sydney University
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Richard Malik is a Friend of The Conversation.
Veterinary Internist (Specialist), University of Sydney
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Lecturer in Veterinary Education, Royal Veterinary College
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Professor, Management and Organizational Studies, Huron University College, Western University
