Animal behavior

All animals might not be able to speak, but they certainly have other ways of communicating. How do animals pass on information to their own species, and how do they pick up cues from other members of the animal kingdom?

Here's 10 dog bite prevention tips for kids. Ask permission before petting a strange dog. Set boundaries. Don't interact with dogs when they're eating,

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Meerkat, burrowing member of the mongoose family found in southwestern Africa that is unmistakably recognizable in its upright ‘sentinel’ posture as it watches for predators. The meerkat is slender and has a pointed little face, tiny ears, and black eye patches.

Imprinting Conditioning Trial & Error Learning Insight Learning A process in which newly hatched birds or newborn mammals learn to follow the first moving object they see Conditioning The process of learning to connect a stimulus with a good or bad outcome Trial & Error Learning A form of conditioning in which an animal learns to perform a behavior more and more successfully Insight Learning The process of learning how to solve a problem or do something new by applying what is already known…

Watch out if your vet advises you to do these 5 things. Not only can some of these dangerous myths harm your cat or dog, some can create health and behavioral problems. And one can cause adverse side effects that add to your pet's toxic load.

The lip-curl, the gape response, or funny cat face .....is really called The Flehmen Response. It's a behavior animals use to investigate a smell. You can see this behavior in everything from your cat, dog, rhinos, rams, elk, llamas, snakes and giraffes. The animal bares its teeth as it scrunches up its face to smell & taste! The ducts are nasopalatine canals, which are in the roof of the mouth and connect with something called the vomeronasal organ (aka the Jacobson’s organ). Details…

Fetch is a great form of both mental and physical exercise. When structured properly, it's also a terrific way to practice impulse control and consistent obedience. If your dog doesn't know how to play fetch, don't worry. Just about any dog can learn with a bit of training.