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Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out How Pigeons Are So Good at Directions

Humans have been using pigeons to send messages across long distances for thousands of years, thanks to their remarkable sense of direction. According to new research published in the journal Scien...

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Sedation vs anesthesia in dogs and cats

Having your dog or cat undergo sedation or anesthesia can be scary. But it’s often important to her medical care. Veterinarians use both to keep animals calm, pain-free, and safe during procedures ...

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The best cat litter boxes

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best cat litter boxes include extra-large, low-entry boxes and hygienic stainless steel pans.Sophia ...

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Animals have personalities. Here’s what shapes them.

We tend to think of wild animals as being spared from the messy business of personality: the family dramas, the psychological wounds, the baffling quirks that keep resurfacing like whack-a-moles. ...

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How FIP can help us better understand human coronaviruses

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, recently discovered new insights into feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Significantly, they found how FIP can help us better understand human ...

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Tech leaders are moving beyond AI hype: Here’s what’s actually working

We have officially entered the era of “applied AI”. For many boards and C-suite leaders, understanding how to gain the most value from large language models and agentic AI is now the single most i...

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Dog First Aid Basics: What to Do in an Emergency Before Reaching Your Vet

As someone who loves their dog, few things are scarier than watching them struggle and not knowing how to help. While nothing replaces professional veterinary care, knowing some basic firs...

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New campaign celebrates health benefits of companion animals

People are suffering from record levels of stress and loneliness. A new initiative reminds us that companion animals help us live healthier, more connected lives. In February, the Human Animal B...

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Lymphoma in Cats: What Cat Parents Should Know

Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in cats. While conventional treatments like chemotherapy remain important, many cat caregivers are exploring holistic ...

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Four Leaf Rover Fact Sheet

P: 1-(833)-469-3443 / E: wholesale@fourleafrover.com / W: fourleafrover.com Share Four Leaf Rover’s origin story: When Four Leaf Rover founder Dana Scott’s dogs were exposed to poisonous farm ...

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Hot and Cold Therapy for Your Dog

Hot and cold therapy is a simple yet powerful tool that can help your canine companion feel better in many situations. This approach, also called thermotherapy, uses temperature to reduce ...

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Why did ‘Tyrannosaurus rex’ have such short arms?

Teeth? Big. Arms? Not so much. William_Potter/iStock via Getty Images Plus Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to Cu...

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79 Pics That Prove Cats Are Little Devils You Just Can’t Be Mad At

If you own a cat, there’s a pretty good chance that you love that creature as if it were your own child. You feed him, play with him, take care of him, and make sure that he has everything he needs...

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How Chiropractic Care Can Help Your Dog

If you’re looking for ways to support your dog’s health and comfort, chiropractic care can offer real benefits for your furry companion. This gentle approach focuses on the spine and nervo...

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Taurine Deficiency in Cats

If you’re caring for a cat, understanding taurine is one of the most important things you can learn. This essential amino acid plays a critical role in keeping your...

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Best no-pull dog harnesses

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe used hands-on, real-world testing to identify the best no-pull harnesses for both large and small dog...

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how aki inomata turns shells and insects into living collaborators for soft world-making

interspecies collaboration As designboom explores the Radical Softness of repair and coexistence, we look to the works of Aki Inomata, an artist known for her interspecies collaborations. Hermi...

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Best fresh dog food, tested with 5 pups

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe tried eight fresh dog food brands before naming JustFoodForDogs the best overall and The Farmer's Dog...

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39 Funny Wildlife Photos Captured At Exactly The Right Moment

If you’ve ever wondered whether animals have a sense of humor, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards might just have the answer. This photography competition celebrates those perfectly timed momen...

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People Keep Filming Humpback Whales ‘Gaping’ in the Wild. Heres What’s Actually Happening.

If you are prone to fits of giggling at words firmly rooted in serious scientific study but, when removed from that astute context, have quite graphic sexual connotations, then you’d better strap i...

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The Download: seafloor science and military chatbots

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inexpensive seafloor-hopping submersibles could stok...

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