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Do animals think and feel like us? Most people say feeling yes — thinking no

Learn how people across cultures accept animal empathy while viewing human thinking as fundamentally different.
Emily Standley Allard on MSN

Are animals closer to God than humans?

Do animals feel closer to God than humans? A conversational, mystical look at how animals are revered around the world and ...
YourTango

5 Things Dogs Take Into Consideration When Choosing Their Favorite Human

Just like humans, dogs have certain people they prefer over others. Here are some specific things that might influence who they pick as their favorite.
YourTango

1 In 3 Pet Owners Would Date Their Pet's AI Human Version, Survey Finds

All of us love our pets as if they were an actual part of our family. That kind of love and companionship is the whole point of having a pet, after all! But according to a new survey, that love for ...
ZME Science on MSN

How Fearsome Wolves Became Loyal Dogs — and Changed Human History Forever

From Nordic lullabies to Grimm’s fairytales, the wolf has always haunted the edges of human history. Even today, wolves would ...
Associated Press

Pets contribute to greenhouse gases like us. Here’s how to reduce their carbon pawprint

The whole “pets are family members” idea isn’t just a sweet sentiment. Data shows that pet owners are increasingly buying food that resembles their own diets. The trend toward refrigerated, “fresh” or ...
Boston Herald

Pets contribute to greenhouse gases like us. Here’s how to reduce their carbon pawprint

The whole “pets are family members” idea isn’t just a sweet sentiment. Data shows that pet owners are increasingly buying food that resembles their own diets. Editorial: Climate change Grinches look ...