Boa constrictors use recurved teeth to trap prey before constricting. Find out how this clever adaptation replaces venom ...

These tails vary widely by anatomy and purpose—from the grippy tails of opossums to the balancing tails of kangaroos to the ...

And yes, a lot of dogs eat poop. The fancy word is coprophagia, which sounds dramatic, but most of the time it’s not some big ...

Two studies report the oldest dog genomes ever to be sequenced, representing leaps in scientists’ understanding of the animal’s origins. Mikkel-Holger S. Sinding is in the Department of Birds and ...

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In a new, survey-based study of three kinds of "designer" crossbreed dogs, cockapoos, cavapoos and labradoodles, all three showed more undesirable behaviors than at least one of their purebred ...

Poodle crossbreeds have grown overwhelmingly popular, sparking controversy in dog parks and kennel clubs alike.

For landlords who rely on rent money to pay the bills, going to housing court can be too costly and time-consuming. By Jill Terreri Ramos Q: I’m the landlord of a small rent-stabilized building in New ...

The last decade has seen vast improvements in humanoid robots, but graduating to widespread use might require going back to the fundamentals. “Not reliably,” Hurst said. “I don’t think it’s totally ...

Editor’s note: This Q&A has been lightly edited. There are many factors that influence a dog’s lifespan. A dog’s breed and size play a significant role. Smaller dogs (like Yorkies) tend to live longer ...

Scroll through #SingingDog hashtags on social media, and you will find many clips of hounds howling along to their favourite tunes. But can a canine Callas show any real musicality? That’s the ...

Pet owners daily see their dogs lounge on couches and chairs, chase toys down hallways and roll around on living room carpets. Those furry friends may be impacting the air in your home environment, a ...