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Cats have 276 facial expressions. Why? Famously aloof felines may be more expressive than we thought. A new study looks at how cats interact with each other, and with us. An orange tabby displays one of the key signs that … Continue reading →

Dogs will eat almost anything—cats, not so much. Here’s why. There’s a reason why your dog will scarf down a cookie while your cat turns up its nose—and it’s all in the genes, say scientists. A blue Persian cat stares … Continue reading →

Surprising Things You Never Knew About Your Cat For starters, our pet felines’ personalities are linked to their color. BY CARRIE ARNOLDNATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PUBLISHED DECEMBER 3, 2015 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Despite ruling the Internet, cats remain mysterious creatures.A paradoxical blend of needy and … Continue reading →

Tabby coats didn’t exist until the Middle Ages, according to a study of ancient cat genes Cats Domesticated Themselves, Ancient DNA Shows A comprehensive survey of cat genes suggests that even after felines wandered into our lives, they remained largely … Continue reading →

WHAT’S THE REAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MUTT AND A DESIGNER DOG?  Labradoodle, goldendoodle, and puggle are now household names. But only one kicked off the designer dog craze in the ‘90s. Tilly is a goldador—a cross between a golden retriever … Continue reading →

WHY SO MANY MILLENNIALS ARE OBSESSED WITH DOGS. The only thing getting me through my 30s is a cranky, agoraphobic Chihuahua named Midge. By Amanda Mull Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, I have asked one question more than any other. … Continue reading →

I DON’T LIKE DOGS A Subreddit shared an extremely unpopular opinion. I’m not sure it was a good idea. By Olga Khazan Let’s just get this out of the way: I don’t like dogs. I don’t like the way they smell. … Continue reading →

TOO MANY PEOPLE OWN DOGS If you love dogs, maybe don’t get one. By Rose Horowitch OCTOBER 22, 2023 Marcia Munt was 47 when she adopted her first dog. It was 2020, the height of the pandemic, and her house … Continue reading →

HOW DID WOLVES EVOLVE INTO DOGS? Ancient Fossils Provide Intriguing Clues. DNA analysis, radiocarbon dating, and advanced measuring techniques are helping scientists learn where dogs came from and when they became our best friends. Our relationship with dogs goes back … Continue reading →

What nicotine does to your brain The drug is hugely addictive but it does boost mental performance SaveShare Summary Illustration: Cristina Spanò Sep 12th 2025 THE ECONOMIST BY SOME reckonings, nicotine is as addictive as cocaine. It has led legions to … Continue reading →