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PETS

Just a proud pup and his stash of bones.

Dogs can tear up a lawn with an overwhelming desire to dig and bury things. Where does that impulse come from, and what do they think they’re accomplishing?

Jake Rossen






You can practically hear this photo.

We know cats purr for a variety of reasons. But the actual mechanics of how they make their signature sound remains unclear.

Matt Soniak


They like screens under certain circumstances.

Videos of dogs watching the animated film “Flow” have gone viral recently, and science backs up the adorable phenomenon.

CaLea Johnson






This one seems to love music.

Some scientific evidence has shown that dogs exhibit calmer behavior while listening to soothing music.

CaLea Johnson










Dog whistles can make training easier.

The ultrasonic training instruments are easy to use. But there’s a dark history behind their inventor—and their initial purpose.

Jake Rossen
A fantastic blep.

We asked an expert to help us investigate the adorable causes of the tongue-lolling phenomenon.

Jake Rossen