Elika Bergelson, a Harvard University language scientist who was not part of the new study, says human infants “mostly rely on how things look. But by 14 months they can also use role or function—for ...

A new study demonstrates that some highly gifted dogs can categorize objects not just by appearance, but by how they are used ...

According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, dogs that suddenly bolt are often acting on instinct rather ...

Myriad studies over the years have shown that spending time with a cat can both lower cortisol, the stress hormone, in their owners and spike oxytocin, aka "the love hormone," and that's the same ...

Dogs express themselves in befuddling ways, which leaves us wondering what exactly they're trying to say. So ... why does your dog lean on you?

Dogs aren’t just cute companions - they solve problems humans still struggle with. From detecting disease to navigating dangerous terrain, discover how these incredible animals make a difference where ...