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Dogs know when humans are lying to them
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Researchers found that dogs react differently to false information given to them by a misinformed human than they do to a human who is flat-out lying to them.
Puppies are born with a knack for reading human gestures
By Rachael Rettner published
The study compared the cognitive skills of dog and wolf puppies ages 5 to 18 weeks old.
Puppy born with 6 legs, 2 tails called a 'miracle'
By Rachael Rettner published
Despite her rare conditions, Skipper appears healthy and strong.
Why do dogs bury bones?
By Tiffany Means published
A dog's burying instinct comes courtesy of its wild ancestor, the gray wolf.
Stone Age dog may have been buried with its master
By Laura Geggel published
After the dog's burial, rising sea levels flooded the region.
Dogs may sense Earth's magnetic field and use it like a compass
By Diane Lincoln published
Some hunting dogs may be able to sense Earth's magnetic field and use it as a compass, scientists are now reporting.
'Augie' breaks record as world's oldest golden retriever at age 20
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Golden retrievers typically live between 10 and 12 years.
Dogs are being trained to sniff out COVID-19 in humans
By Mindy Weisberger published
Can dogs be trained to detect COVID-19 by smell? Researchers in Pennsylvania are putting canine scent receptors to the test.
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