If you have ever watched your pet drift off and suddenly twitch a paw or make a tiny sound, you have probably wondered what goes on in their sleepy little world. It is one of those moments that makes ...

A new DNA study reveals 15,800-year-old dogs in Anatolia were buried like humans, showing early bonds and rapid spread across ...

It's often said that over time, pets start to look like their humans. Despite being different species, it's scary true how many similarities you can see between pets and their humans. Whether it's how ...

Pets play an important role in many people’s lives. In the UK, six out of ten households have at least one pet, dogs being our most common companions (assuming we don’t count fish individually). But ...

Videos aimed at pets are drawing millions of views. But who’s actually watching? By Emily Anthes Emily Anthes is a science reporter who writes Pet Theory, a column about our creature companions. Show ...

Humans have a long relationship with animals. They have provided us with transportation, physical labor, sensory services, food, entertainment, comfort, and emotional support. Our bond with animals is ...