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BENEFITS OF PETTING ANIMALS
The US eradicated this flesh-eating parasite decades ago. Now it is detected in Texas and New MexicoAfter vanishing for decades, the New World screwworm has made a distressing return to the United States. To address this threat, scientists...15 Sep, 2026, 11.48 PM IST- Quote of the day by Joaquin Phoenix: 'It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on humanity, compassion, dominance, empathy, real strength and true characterQuote of the day by Joaquin Phoenix focuses on kindness toward animals and what compassion says about human character. The saying asks peop...15 Sep, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
- Psychology says people who adopt strays and give a home to abandoned animals aren't making the choice randomly: What the behavior reveals?Psychology says people who adopt strays and give a home to abandoned animals aren't acting on random pity. Their actions can be linked to e...05 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
- Psychology says sleeping with your pet doesn't automatically signal anxiety or dependence, the bond can provide a genuine sense of safety, comfort and emotional securitySharing a bed with pets is a tradition among many owners, who enjoy the companionship and security they provide. Research suggests that pet...02 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
- In 1951, Soviet space dog Bobik escaped before launch; scientists found a stray near the canteen, named her ZIB, and sent her 100 km up before a safe returnA stray dog known as ZIB unexpectedly filled in for a canine that went missing just before a Soviet rocket launch. With no training at all,...29 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- 11-year-old Florida boy makes history by reading 100 hours to shelter cats and dogs11-year-old Nehemiah Turner has become the first child to complete more than 100 volunteer hours in the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsi...18 Aug, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
- Oregon veterinarian, 59, quit his $150,000 executive job for 'soft retirement'—now, he earns almost twice as much while working flexible shifts on his own terms, spending more time with family and escaping corporate burnoutAt the age of 59, Oregon veterinarian Ron Titterington walked away from a stressful $150,000-a-year executive job and chose “soft retiremen...13 Aug, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- Psychology says people who offer food to stray animals aren't acting without purpose: What the behavior reveals about empathy, emotional health and human connection?Psychology says people who offer food to animals aren't simply feeding a stray or a pet. Research suggests this behavior reflects empathy, ...07 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- Pet Quote by George Eliot, 'Animals are such agreeable friends — they ask no questions, they pass no criticism' shows timeless human connection, kindness, empathy, companionshipQuote of the day by George Eliot remains relevant because they remind us that companionship does not always need complicated explanations. ...04 Aug, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
- Psychology says people who have multiple pets are not trying to replace human relationships, they may have a stronger caregiving instinctPsychology suggests that people who have multiple pets aren't necessarily lonely or avoiding human relationships. Every pet owner has a uni...19 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- Scientists reveal why cat moms and dads quietly enjoy 4 powerful health benefits most people never connect to pet ownershipScientists reveal why cat moms and dads enjoy powerful health benefits beyond simple companionship. New research on cat ownership, pet heal...15 Jul, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- Think a wagging tail always means happy? Your dog may be saying something else - Hidden canine communication signalsA wagging dog tail does not always mean a happy dog. It can also signal excitement, stress, fear, or uncertainty. Understanding dog body la...14 Jul, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
- Psychology of animal lovers: The person who has to pet every dog they pass isn't just an animal lover; a 2019 randomized trial found even 10 minutes with a dog or cat measurably lowered people's stress hormonesA study found petting animals significantly lowers stress hormones. College students experienced reduced cortisol levels after interacting ...11 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- Psychology says people who love 'cute' videos of pets aren't wasting time: What this behavior revealsPsychology says people who love 'cute' videos of pets aren't simply avoiding work or spending time without purpose. Research shows that wat...02 Jul, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
- Psychology says people who raise a dog along with their new-born child aren't as stressed as many people assume: What research revealsPsychology says people who raise a dog along with their new-born child aren't always taking on an extra burden. Research suggests that livi...02 Jul, 2026, 01.29 AM IST
- National pet day April 11: which pet is best for you? The surprising life-saving health benefits of having pets, plus smart ways to adopt and support animal welfare worldwideNational Pet Day April 11: Over 70% of U.S. households own a pet, yet millions of animals still wait in shelters every year. This National ...11 Apr, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- Robotic pets may replace real ones in a decadeUniversity of Melbourne animal welfare researcher Dr Jean-Loup Rault says the prospect of robo-pets and virtual pets is not as far-fetched ...12 May, 2015, 03.36 PM IST
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