An epic battle is raging in South Florida: man against snail. The state is struggling to contain an invasion of the giant African land snail, a species that thrives in hot and wet tropical climates. These gooey and destructive ...

Biology - Ecology

May 13, 2013 4 / 5 (3) 2

It may be slighter later than expected but spring finally seems to be upon us. Unfortunately, this also means the start of the tick season, both for humans and for their pets. But when exactly is the risk ...

Biology - Plants & Animals

Apr 23, 2013 4 / 5 (1) 0

There has been much talk about sustainability, but little attention has been paid to its nutritional aspects. University of Illinois animal sciences researcher Kelly Swanson, in cooperation with scientists at natural pet ...

Biology - Other

Apr 22, 2013 3 / 5 (1) 2

(Phys.org) —Animals have helped sculpt human societies throughout history, but they are not getting proper credit for their influence, says University of Oregon sociologist Richard York.

Other Sciences - Social Sciences

Apr 10, 2013 5 / 5 (2) 0

A study into cat ownership looks at whether people who own an excessive number of cats are on the slippery slope to becoming animal hoarders.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Apr 10, 2013 1 / 5 (1) 0

(AP)—What does it take to elevate the common ant from picnic pest to household pet? To thousands of children and many adults, the answer is a bit of soil and a see-through enclosure that, in these modern times, can be made ...

Biology - Plants & Animals

Apr 03, 2013 not rated yet 0

Poisonous frogs, long-necked turtles, bears and chimpanzees may not be everyone's idea of an animal companion, but experts warn that demand for exotic pets is pushing some species closer to extinction.

Biology - Ecology

Mar 13, 2013 not rated yet 0

The Wildlife Conservation Society, Zoological Society of London, and Endangered Wildlife Trust have joined representatives from Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered ...

Biology - Ecology

Mar 08, 2013 3 / 5 (1) 0

(HealthDay)—It's a dog-see-dog world. With no sniffing involved, dogs can recognize the faces of other dogs among the faces of humans and other animal species, according to a new study.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Mar 02, 2013 5 / 5 (2) 1

Tiffany Acosta had a problem. The issue of dog droppings at the properties she manages had gotten so out of hand that neighbors were fighting with each other.

Biology - Other

Feb 22, 2013 5 / 5 (2) 0

Animal scientists say a raw meat diet is a good source of protein for cats, but pet owners may need to supplement with other nutrients.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Feb 19, 2013 not rated yet 4

(Phys.org)—Domestic dogs are much more likely to steal food when they think nobody can see them, suggesting for the first time they are capable of understanding a human's point of view.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Feb 11, 2013 4.9 / 5 (9) 12 |

A popular dog treat could be adding more calories than pet owners realize, and possibly be contaminated by bacteria, according to a study published this month by researchers at the Cummings School of Veterinary ...

Biology - Plants & Animals

Jan 28, 2013 not rated yet 3

Meatworkers are more inclined to commit acts of violence, new research by Flinders University animal studies expert Dr Nik Taylor has found.

Other Sciences - Social Sciences

Jan 24, 2013 1 / 5 (2) 0

A study published this morning in Nature offers further insight into how dogs became domesticated. The comparative analysis of human, canine and wolf genomes suggests that humans and dogs have evolved in ...

Biology - Plants & Animals

Jan 24, 2013 not rated yet 0