Farm animals and humans should be treated the same, children say

Farm animals and humans should be treated the same, children say

McGuire said the study suggests that while children think farm animals and humans ought to be treated equally well, by adulthood people believe that companion animals and humans ought to be treated better.

Pet-friendly new-build homes across London that you can buy or rent

Pet-friendly new-build homes across London that you can buy or rent

There’s even an on-site pet daycare (Picture: Chris Winter / Quintain Living)15% of leased homes in this new rental community have pets, which are catered for with dog runs, bark parks, walking and daycare services.

Photographer captures rare photos of Florida panthers and kittens

Photographer captures rare photos of Florida panthers and kittens

Due to a massive conservation effort in the 1990s, the panther population is now growing in Florida.The stunning photos are published in the April 2021 issue of National Geographic.For more rare photos, pick up the April 2021 issue of National Geographic.

Meet Skipper, the 'miracle' puppy born with 6 legs and 2 tails

Meet Skipper, the 'miracle' puppy born with 6 legs and 2 tails

“I don’t think I’m probably gonna see another puppy in my lifetime like this," Dr. Alison Everett told Oklahoma City’s local NBC affiliate KFOR.

‘Miracle’ puppy born with six legs and two tails due to genetic disorders

‘Miracle’ puppy born with six legs and two tails due to genetic disorders

An X-ray showing Skipper’s conditions (Facebook)Because Skipper has been rejected by her mother and will need special care, her owners have set up a GoFundMe page to help with the costs of treatment and possible surgery.

Playing with dogs can help children be better socially and emotionally

Playing with dogs can help children be better socially and emotionally

Comedian-writer David Walliams' children's books, including the popular The World's Worst series, has been accused of "classism" and "fat-shaming" by food writer-activist Jack Monroe.

Every dog year not equivalent to seven human years, scientists find

Every dog year not equivalent to seven human years, scientists find

Instead, dogs show far more rapid accumulation of methyl groups in their genome than humans within their first year or so, suggesting they age at a much faster rate.The team adds that the study suggests humans and dogs accumulate methyl groups on some of the same genes as they age.

Want to rent in the Doghouse? You'll need a four-legged friend

Want to rent in the Doghouse? You'll need a four-legged friend

Viuff, who consulted the Danish kennel club on the apartments’ design and canine-friendly features, said he and his partner Palle Søegaard hoped the Doghouse, as it will be known, would also foster a strong community spirit among residents because they will share a common passion.

How did dogs evolve to become a man's best friend?

How did dogs evolve to become a man's best friend?

Through the power of genomics, scientists at the University of Michigan compared the DNA of a dog and wolf to identify the genes involved in domestication. The researchers used statistical methods to tease out genetic changes of ancient dogs and wolves, found at burial sites from around 5,000 years ago.