To explain piebald pythons, study pets and lizards
New research with pythons and lizards identifies a gene that results in white blotches, or piebald coloration, in reptiles.
To explain piebald pythons, study pets and lizards
New research with pythons and lizards identifies a gene that results in white blotches, or piebald coloration, in reptiles.
Our top research picks to improve your holidays
Check out some of the most interesting and useful holiday stories from years past, including food safety tips and some Yuletide history.
900 pet parrots reveal range of vocal mimicry
New research finds that many parrots use words in appropriate contexts and uncovers species differences in vocal mimicry.
900 pet parrots reveal range of vocal mimicry
New research finds that many parrots use words in appropriate contexts and uncovers species differences in vocal mimicry.
Avoid food poisoning over the holidays
Get expert advice to avoid food poisoning, whether that’s protecting kids from pot brownies, veggies from raw meat, or pets from dessert.
More COVID-19 fallout: Overcrowded pet shelters
A drop in pet spay-neuter surgeries due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to overcrowding at pet shelters across the US, a new study shows.
6 tips to keep your pooch cool in the dog days of summer
They might be called the “dog days” of summer, but in areas that experience extreme heat, the outdoors are not the best place for your four-legged friends.
Blood clots can kill cats injured in urban wildfire
Cats who suffered burns and smoke inhalation in urban California wildfires are at risk of forming deadly blood clots, research finds.
Tests track cognitive decline in dogs
Tests that quantify changes in dogs suspected of having cognitive decline could also be a model for Alzheimer’s disease in people.