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Apr 06, 2022
Dogs know exactly what they’re doing when they give you the ‘puppy eyes’
The centuries-old bond between people and dogs has shaped canine evolution—from barking to adorable expressions.
Jan 19, 2022
Humans probably didn’t mean to tame sheep and goats
Bones from a village in Turkey tell a 1,000-year story of wild animals becoming livestock.
Jul 26, 2021
Puppies beat out young wolves in one important skill
There are some tricks you just can’t teach a baby wolf.
Aug 07, 2019
Feral hogs aren’t coming for our kids, but they’re definitely coming for our calves
They pose a threat to livestock that's long been ignored.
Oct 02, 2018
Dogs aren’t especially smart, but they have a particular set of skills
Yes, you are a good dog!
Aug 30, 2018
How a pair of wildlife rescuers ended up with a chubby pet squirrel named Thumbelina
And why you should probably leave most baby squirrels alone.
Aug 15, 2018
The weirdest things we learned this week: bone flutes, zebra carriages, and laughing gas parties
Our editors scrounged up some truly bizarre facts.
Aug 08, 2018
The genes that turn wild animals into pets
A 60-year fox study could explain how dogs got domesticated.
Feb 16, 2018
The origin story of domesticated rabbits may be all wrong
The path from wild rabbit to fluffy bunny is much more mysterious than we thought.
