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Fossil jawbone from Alaska is a rare case of a juvenile...
on July 8, 2020 at 7:06 pm
A small piece of fossil jawbone from Alaska represents a rare example of juvenile dromaeosaurid […]
Animals who try to sound 'bigger' are good at learning...
on July 8, 2020 at 2:59 pm
Some animals fake their body size by sounding 'bigger' than they actually are. Researchers studied […]
Tackling coral reefs' thorny problem: Crown-of-thorns...
on July 8, 2020 at 2:59 pm
Researchers have revealed the evolutionary history of the crown-of-thorns starfish -- a predator of […]
Famous 'Jurassic Park' dinosaur is less lizard, more bird
on July 7, 2020 at 10:39 pm
From movies to museum exhibits, the dinosaur Dilophosaurus is no stranger to pop culture. Many […]
Double take: New study analyzes global, multiple-tailed...
on July 7, 2020 at 3:32 pm
Research into abnormal regeneration events in lizards has led to the first published scientific […]
Microplastic pollution harms lobster larvae, study finds
on July 7, 2020 at 12:39 pm
Microplastic fiber pollution in the ocean impacts larval lobsters at each stage of their […]
A tiny ancient relative of dinosaurs and pterosaurs...
on July 6, 2020 at 7:26 pm
Dinosaurs and pterosaurs may be known for their remarkable size, but a newly described species that […]

Owner behavior affects effort and accuracy in dogs'...
on July 6, 2020 at 3:39 pm
Researchers have found that dogs adapt their communicative strategies to their environment and that […]
The sixth sense of animals: An early warning system for...
on July 6, 2020 at 2:18 pm
Continuously observing animals with motion sensors could improve earthquake prediction.
Grassroots dog vaccinations can help stop rabies, but not...
on July 2, 2020 at 6:41 pm
While scientists are trying to find a vaccine for COVID-19, the rabies virus continues to kill […]
How old is your dog in human years? New method better than...
on July 2, 2020 at 3:36 pm
How old is your tail-wagging bundle of joy in human years? According to the well-known ''rule of […]
Sled dogs are closely related to 9,500-year-old 'ancient...
on June 25, 2020 at 6:48 pm
Sled dogs are much older and have adapted to Arctic conditions much earlier than previously […]
Dangerous tick-borne bacterium extremely rare in New Jersey
on June 25, 2020 at 4:49 pm
There's some good news in New Jersey about a potentially deadly tick-borne bacterium. Researchers […]
'Cooperative' and 'independent' dog breeds may not react...
on June 17, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Cooperative-worker dog breeds do not appear to respond more negatively to unfair outcomes than do […]

Bizarre saber-tooth predator from South America was no...
on June 26, 2020 at 1:27 pm
A new study has shown that not all saber-tooths were fearsome predators.
African lion counts miss the mark, but new method shows...
on June 18, 2020 at 3:10 pm
The current technique used for counting lion populations for research and conservation efforts […]
How Toxoplasma parasites glide so swiftly
on June 17, 2020 at 4:14 pm
If you're a cat owner, you might have heard of Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan that sometimes […]
On the hunt for megafauna in North America
on June 2, 2020 at 3:01 pm
Research has found that pre-historic climate change does not explain the extinction of megafauna in […]
Why cats have more lives than dogs when it comes to...
on May 18, 2020 at 10:49 pm
Cats are twice as likely to survive a venomous snakebite than dogs, and the reasons behind this […]
Pine martens like to have neighbors -- but not too near
on May 15, 2020 at 2:39 pm
Pine martens need neighbors but like to keep their distance, according to new research.
Study confirms cats can become infected with and may...
on May 14, 2020 at 3:58 pm
Scientists report that in the laboratory, cats can readily become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the […]

Dog-Walking in the Age of Covid-19
by The Bark Editors on July 7, 2020 at 10:08 pm
Wear a Face Mask, or Not? Question: I’m hoping you can settle a disagreement a friend and I […]
How to Teach a Dog to Fetch
by Karen B. London on July 7, 2020 at 9:59 pm
Even dogs who aren’t natural retrievers can learn to play this game.Despite the popularity of […]
Give Dog-Reactive Dogs Some Space
by Jill Breitner on June 30, 2020 at 9:48 pm
Saying “my dog is friendly” doesn’t reassure those with dogs who are afraid, […]
Service Dog Enables Independence
by Cara Conway on June 30, 2020 at 9:22 pm
Navigating through life with a dog named PilotSome children are afraid of the dark, but darkness in […]
Milton Glaser’s Legendary Design Career and One Great...
by Cameron Woo on June 30, 2020 at 8:44 pm
1929–2020One of the world’s great designers, Milton Glaser, passed away on Friday, June […]
Calling All Dog Parents: Science Needs Your Help
by Tracy Krulik on June 29, 2020 at 10:01 pm
Does your officemate now have four paws, a sniffy nose and a waggy tail? Instead of chatting by the […]
Can Dogs Eat Apples? Super Foods for Dogs
by Claudia Kawczynska on June 26, 2020 at 9:46 pm
Yes, dogs can eat apples! This sweet, crispy, affordable fruit is great for your dogs. In fact, for […]