Dan Smith

Spring gives pets a lot to explore, but many yard plants are dangerous to chew. Dogs love digging fresh soil, while...

Dogs rarely make a big scene when something feels wrong. Most start with small changes that are easy to brush off,...

Color change in animals is a response shaped by evolution. Each species has developed its own method and reason for this...

Cuttlefish skin is interesting in many ways: it functions as a display system, camouflage device, texture generator, and communication tool all...

Animals form relationships for many reasons, but some go far beyond simple companionship. In a surprising number of species, a trusted...

A dog can be fine one minute and then suddenly start limping or acting strange the next. In that moment, it...

Birds can be rewarding pets, but they also come with very different levels of care, noise, and daily upkeep, and that...

Fish cognition research has come a long way from the old idea that fish forget everything after a few seconds. Scientists...

Cats may not look like they’re sniffing out mysteries, but their noses are constantly at work, mapping the world, reading signals,...

Letting a dog off the leash might seem like a simple way to give them freedom and fun. But behind that...