I started this blog a little over a year ago as a way of exploring the intersection of animal behavior research and human psychology. Research on animal behavior provides a lot of insights for ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Scientists are beginning to trace a surprising link between the genes that shape dog behavior and the biology that underpins ...

Most of us do it, be it romantic, familial, friendly or formal, but kissing among humans and where and how it originated is still hotly debated among historians and anthropologists. Now a new theory ...

Pets have evolved from practical helpers to our emotional companions, but are we truly fulfilling their needs?

Shared genes found in golden retrievers and people influence traits like fear, trainability, and emotional sensitivity.

UC Davis is ideally placed to be a leader in this new field. It is the biggest, greenest campus in the UC system, a ...

Now, newly discussed research is challenging that assumption, with a study now suggesting that dogs may experience forms of ...