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A remarkable new study suggests pigeons may navigate using their liver — solving a decades-long mystery about how birds find their way home across hundreds of miles by pointing to an organ no one had been looking at

A study published today in Science proposes that homing pigeons may sense the Earth’s magnetic field using iron-loaded immune cells in their livers. The paper, by a team led by cell biologist Clivi...

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The Best Dog Backpack Carriers

When you have a pup that loves to be near you at all times, a dog backpack may be the best product you can buy. Though some “back” packs will actually allow you to wear him in the front as well, he...

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The Best Cat Trees for Large Cats

If your cat is tipping the scales at over 12 pounds, he’s a large cat who needs a cat tree designed for large cats. Smaller cat trees topple over when a larger, heavier cat tries to scratch or clim...

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Your Guide to Dog Toy Materials

Discover how to choose dog toy materials for your canine friend based on their habits, behaviors, and preferences! Most of us don’t spend a huge amount of time thinking about what dog toys are ac...

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How Much Water Should Your Dog or Cat Drink Each Day?

We’ve all heard the advice: drink eight glasses of water a day to stay healthy. But what about the furry companions sharing your home? Just like humans, dogs and cats ...

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The Best Dachshund Harness

Choosing the right harness for your Dachshund is important for ensuring your dog’s comfort and safety.As a breed, Dachshunds are prone to back problems, so it’s important to select a harness that i...

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The Best Dog Stairs and Steps

Dog stairs and steps may just be the thing you need to keep your pup’s life happy and fulfilled – and if you could ask them what they need to be happy, they’d probably say all they need is you. Unf...

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Saturday links: an infinite comparison engine

AutosThe Ferrari ($RACE) Luce doesn't look like a Ferrari. (spyglass.org)Waymo is rolling out 100 Ojai vehicles into its autonomous commercial fleet. (sherwood.news)Consumers are flocking to Costc...

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The presence of people affects how animals behave

A new large-scale study has found that wildlife responds not only to how humans reshape their habitats, but also to the simple presence of humans—and sometimes in surprising ways. Even small chang...

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The Best Dog Litter Boxes

Dog litter boxes are a great option for situations where it’s difficult to get your dog outside to go potty on time. Whether you need it because of bad weather, limited mobility (for you or your do...

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California neighborhood on alert after bat found near sidewalk tests positive for rabies virus

A rabid bat found near a California neighborhood has prompted health officials to urge residents to avoid contact with wildlife and seek immediate medical attention if they believe they may have be...

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The Best Elevated Dog Beds

Elevated dog beds are great for managing orthopedic problems and improving your pet’s overall comfort. They can be ideal for dogs with hip and joint issues and help keep your furry friend cool and ...

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Veterinary acupuncture for skin allergies in dogs and cats

Help relieve your dog or cat’s skin allergies with acupuncture. As a part of an integrative treatment plan, it supports immune balance, calms itch signals, and improves comfort. If you have a dog...

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The AI alignment paradigm is behaviorism with better PR

Tell me if I'm wrong, but the dominant method for making AI "aligned" smells a lot like a reinvention of a paradigm that developmental psychology spent the back half of the 20th century trying to a...

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Is Your Pet Carrying Extra Weight? Here's How to Help Them Stay Fit

More than 50% of dogs in the United States today are overweight or obese, increasing their risk of numerous health issues, including skin disease, diabetes, and arthritis.1 Part of the problem is t...

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The Best GPS Dog Fences

GPS dog fences can be wireless, electric, non-shocking, portable, or may feature buried wires, and work via global positioning systems to build a barrier and keep track of your dog. Invisible dog f...

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Mobility, Comfort, and Nutrition: The Power of Plasma for Senior Dog Mobility

Incorporating plasma for senior dog mobility supports a healthy inflammatory response, helping improve comfort, energy, and overall quality of life. The signs of aging in dogs often begin with sma...

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Cats can’t taste sweetness — evolution turned off the relevant gene in their distant ancestors when they became obligate carnivores, and without working sweet receptors, a cat is as indifferent to sugar as a person is to ultraviolet light

Cats are notoriously indifferent to sweet things. Pour syrup near a dog and the dog will investigate. Pour syrup near a cat and the cat will ignore it. Veterinarians and cat-food companies have lon...

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