That these cognitive skills — incongruity resolution and insight into others’ minds involved in teasing — appear before a ...

They sometimes touched their lips together, breathed into one another’s open mouths, or stood on two legs and hugged.

Human laughter may trace its evolutionary beginnings to vocalizations made during play. This type of "laughing" is found in many mammals and even in some birds.

How do dogs improve our well-being? This question was at the center of a study conducted by Dr. Charlie Lea of the University of Brighton in the United Kingdom. Perhaps it should be obvious why these ...

Ever wondered why your vet stifles a chuckle during your dog’s routine checkup? Behind those professional smiles, veterinarians witness the most amusing breed-specific quirks that make our four-legged ...

If you're a pet parent, your dream is probably to have you two dog become best friends. Some breeds are known for getting along swimmingly with other dogs, and perhaps your two pups fit that bill.

There aren’t many things on this planet that feel as pure and wholesome as dogs. These furry, four-legged companions hardly have to try to melt our hearts—sometimes all they need to do is simply exist ...

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Tom Brady says he has been given "a second chance" with a clone of his beloved family dog. The Fox Sports broadcaster and retired NFL legend revealed on Nov. 4 that his dog, Junie, is a clone of his ...

On this weekend’s edition of The Optimist, reporter and self-proclaimed cynic Kyle Melnick goes on a journey with a dog. We’ll talk about what he learns, and the science of how dogs make us calmer, ...

If there's one thing every dog parent knows, it's that no meal is ever truly yours. Whether it's those pleading eyes, a soft whine, or a conveniently timed nudge, dogs have mastered the art of ...