The joint Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) and Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) Practice Stars Awards have opened up again for 2021 and are looking for those members of staff who have helped keep up morale during a difficult year.
Catnip is the most famous stimulant for cats. How does it work, why does it not affect all cats, and are there any catnip alternatives? We investigate.
Recent experiments involving African gray parrots and blue-headed macaws suggest that some parrot species may be naturally kind and altruistic.
With the growing popularity of probiotics, some researchers are asking whether they might benefit felines. A recent, small-scale study investigates.
A group of scientists recently concluded that painting black and white stripes on cows might help protect them from biting insects.
Researchers have examined and compared panda skeletons with the skeletons of bears and other animals in an effort to answer an intriguing question.
Research in rats suggests that empathy may be an important element in the rodents’ remarkable ability to survive in difficult environments.
For many years, researchers have made certain assumptions about same-sex sexual behaviors in animals — but what if their assumptions have been wrong?
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