Dog personality changes as dogs age, but in predictable ways
A new study finds that dog personality changes as dogs get older: they tend to become less curious, but grow more attached to their owners.
Pets linked to better mental health and less loneliness during lockdown
A new study shows that having a pet acts as a buffer against psychological stress during the coronavirus lockdown.
Male baboons with female friends live longer
A new study finds that male baboons who have close female friends have higher rates of survival than those who don’t.
New study of teens examines positive links between pets and social media
A new study on teens, pets, and social media shows teens with dogs check social media more often than average, and spend less time alone.
Why measuring donkeys' IQ might save them from extinction
Researchers in Spain and the U.S. have come up with a test that measures donkey IQ, which may help to breed donkeys with the traits that humans consider most useful.