(PET BEHAVIOR) Ever wondered what makes a dog bite? According to a recent study, there are many factors, including the presence of a leash, the dog’s age, sex of the dog, and sex of the owner. The study reviewed over 2,000 dog walking interactions in 30 different locations in the Czech Republic. Read on for more causes and how to manage your dog’s aggression. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL BEHAVIOR/PET CARE) Does your dog often pee inside, despite having been house broken? If he or she does this while in a timid posture, it could be submissive urination. Read on for signs of submissive urination, and for tips from the Humane Society of the United States on how to break the habit. — Global Animal
(FISH SCIENCE) New research shows how schools of fish swim together in unison — they drive like we do. By basing their speed and movements on the closest neighbor around them, fish are able to swim in large groups without accident. Read on for the science behind swimming in schools, and how scientists are hoping to adapt these methods for future robotic cars. — Global Animal
(DOLPHINS) A recent study shows that dolphins who organize an alliance during mating season father more babies than those who work solo. Males are known to form alliances in a number of species, however this is the first evidence to suggest that an alliance is the preferred method with regard to reproductive success. Read on for more about this interesting discovery and how it may influence future dolphin populations. —Global Animal
(FISH DISCOVERY) A new study suggests that fish are an important link in the evolution of land animals. The research focuses on how fish can control their movements both in water and on land, and how their jumping skills might have made them the first terrestrial dwellers. Read on for evidence of why we might have evolved from these acrobatic fish. — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) Dogs are certainly part of the family, but should they be treated as children? Do we tend to their actual needs, which are fairly basic, or to our needs when caring for them? When we see dogs dressed in clothing and accessories or being pushed in strollers, we may want to ask ourselves if we’re letting dogs be dogs. Read on to get Paula Baker Prince’s take on the current state of our canine companions. — Global Animal
(PET CARE) — How can you tell that your aquarium is a happy home for your pet fish? A recent study suggests that most fish in tanks are unhappy. The study looks at how tank size and the complexity of the environment can either reduce or increase aggression in fish. Read on for tips on how to help keep your underwater friends friendly. — Global Animal
(GAY ANIMALS) — Animal reproductive strategies have baffled scientists for generations. From the male bottlenose dolphin to sheep, many species in the animal world exhibit same-sex relationships. With remote operating vehicles, researchers are documenting the mating habits of the male deep sea squid, who not only shows same-sex behavior, but mates with males as often as with females. Read more about what scientists think is the reason behind the sea squid’s “swinging” ways.
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