(ANIMAL BEHAVIOR) Does your dog walk in a circle before he/she lays down? Experts claim the bizarrely cute ritual is most likely a habit residing from the days our dogs’ ancestors lived out in the wild. Circling around a spot is a way for dogs to subconsciously stamp down grass and leaves in order to create a level surface to sleep on, like a nest. Read on to learn more about your dog’s behavior and when circling could be cause for concern. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL DISCOVERY) ALASKA — This brown bear was tired of waiting for a spa day, so he took matters into his own giant paws. Researchers caught him on camera as he used a barnacle covered rock, much like a bar of soap, to scrub his own face. As the first recorded act of tool use by brown bears, could this sighting mean that the species is more advanced than scientists originally thought? Read more to find out. — Global Animal
(BOOK REVIEW) Steve Dale, syndicated columnist, TV, radio, and podcast host, and a long-time animal advocate, answers these questions in his two new books, “Good Cat!” and “Good Dog!” Both ebooks are more than worth their $3 price tags—for the price of an iPad app you can start shaping up your pet’s attitude today. — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) We’ve all heard that it’s impossible to train a cat, but the Humane Society begs to differ. Want your feline companion to stop clawing the furniture, come when you call, or fetch your slippers? Here are some tips on how to train your cat using the positive power of rewards. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) BORNEO — In the second ever symbiotic relationship between carnivorous plants and animals, a small type of bat has developed relationship with the carnivorous pitcher plant: in exchange for a cozy place to live, the bat uses the plant as a toilet, thus feeding the plant. Read on to learn more about this strange relationship between plant and animal. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL BEHAVIOR) A study on common freshwater fish observed that fish kept in small tanks were significantly more aggressive than those in larger tanks. These fish are much more likely to flare their gills and quarrel with other fish as well as guard territory. Read on to learn more about the university’s findings. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL FACTS) Why does it take so long for our hair to dry after a shower while a dog can shake a whole furry body dry in minutes? Scientists set out to answer that question. See the fascinating results – and possible applications here. — Global Animal
(CATS) A new study reveals what many have always suspected: cats defy the laws of physics. Or, that is how it seems. Read how curious researchers used high-speed film to discover the secret to how cats drink and stay clean. Fascinating! — Global Animal
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