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Before wolves became dogs, they may have been human hunting partners; a 'shared hunt' that helped people reach prey while leaving enough carrion behind for wolves to benefit- What psychologists say about your "Bad Memory": Why forgetting everyday details is actually your brain's smartest strategy for sharper focus
- 40,000 years ago, our closest ancient human relatives did something that changed the manifestation of relationship, bonding forever
- Nature's first cat! Every time your cat purrs, it echoes 30-million-year-old legacy that began with predator scientists call the world's first true catFirst Cat Proailurus: Long before modern cats evolved, an ancient feline called Proailurus roamed the forests of Europe and Asia around 30 ...27 Jul, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- In 1935, an Australian entomologist shipped 102 cane toads from Hawaii to fight crop beetles; 2,400 were released before anyone tested the planAustralian scientists introduced toxic cane toads to control sugar cane pests in 1935. These toads failed to eat the target beetles and spr...27 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Harsh Goenka trolls Galgotias University again, says it should 'showcase' China's new all-terrain robodog capable of climbing rocky slopes, racing across difficult groundIndustrialist Harsh Goenka sarcastically shared a new robot dog video online. He implied Galgotias University might claim this invention as...27 Jul, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
- Why cats sleep curled up? Your cat’s favorite sleeping position could reveal a clever survival strategyYour cat's favorite sleeping position could reveal a clever survival strategy that still guides feline behavior today. Veterinary experts s...16 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Would your cat help you in an emergency? Scientists tested it and the surprising results left pet owners speechlessWould your cat help you in an emergency? A new animal behavior study compared pet cats, dogs, and toddlers in a real helping experiment, an...11 Jul, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
- Dogs vs. cats: Which pet is more loyal? Scientists reveal the surprising truth most owners never expectedDogs vs. cats: Are dogs really more loyal, or is that just a myth? New animal behavior research shows dogs and cats both build strong emoti...09 Jul, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
- Does your dog stare during every meal? Scientists reveal the real reason it isn't always about wanting your food anymoreMost owners think it's because their dog wants food. Animal behavior research suggests a deeper reason. Dogs learn daily routines, remember...07 Jul, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
- Why do dogs spin before lying down? The surprising reason has nothing to do with comfort but ancient survival instinctsDogs spin in circles before lying down for a reason, not by accident. Animal behavior experts say this common dog habit comes from wild anc...06 Jul, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- Why do dogs kick the ground after peeing? Is it spreading secret scent messages to other dogs? The surprising reason may surprise every dog ownerMost people think dogs kick the ground after peeing to cover their scent, but animal behavior shows the opposite. Dogs use this instinct to...06 Jul, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
- Do cats truly love their owners or are they simply forming survival-based emotional bonds that humans constantly misinterpret as affection?Do cats truly love their owners? Cats often confuse people because their behavior looks emotional but follows a quiet logic shaped by trust...03 Jul, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- Octopuses just passed a mirror challenge few expected; scientists found they could use reflections to locate hidden prey in 73% of trialsIn a groundbreaking discovery, octopuses have demonstrated an ability previously thought exclusive to vertebrates: using mirrors for naviga...24 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Scientists just tracked 188 pet owners in the Netherlands for five days, and the surprising twist is that dogs and cats both lifted mood a little, but only one might be making stress worseA recent Dutch study explored how interacting with cats and dogs impacts our mood and stress. While both pets offer a brief happiness boost...22 Jun, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- Scientists just found a new walking shark in a tiny corner of Papua New Guinea, and the meter-long species may be vulnerable because its range is so restrictedA new species of walking shark, Hemiscyllium dudgeonae, has been discovered off the coast of Papua New Guinea. Named after Dr. Christine Du...17 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- The Scorpion King was real: Venomous creature as long as a full-grown German Shepherd once ruled the Earth before DinosaursAncient fossils reveal giant scorpions, Praearcturus gigas, exceeding a meter in length, dominated Britain over 400 million years ago. Thes...05 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
- Don't bark your head off about a 'stray dog menace', deal with it humanelyThe author's mother threatened to leave the house if she couldn't have a dog, and they now have two dogs, Sunny and Jinny. Sunny was found ...06 Apr, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
- Dogs should not suffer due to Darwinian inevitabilityFor many Indians, though, the pie dogs that populate our country have become animals that need to be kept away from human habitations, unle...29 Apr, 2023, 12.37 AM IST
- Can't resist those puppy eyes? Dogs evolved facial muscles to communicate better with humansThe inner eyebrow raising movement triggers a nurturing response in humans.18 Jun, 2019, 06.28 PM IST
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