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Latest about Dogs
Why do dogs chase their tails?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Why are dogs, especially puppies, in endless pursuit of their tails?
Are dogs smarter than wolves?
By Kiley Price published
Dogs evolved from wolves, but is one smarter than the other?
Why do dogs eat poop?
By Hannah Loss published
Life's Little Mysteries Poop eating is a natural behavior in dogs; although it may disgust humans, it usually poses no threat to your canine's health.
In rare attack, dingo repeatedly bites and holds girl underwater. (Luckily she survived.)
By Sascha Pare published
The 6-year-old girl is in a stable condition following the attack by an untagged male dingo while she was swimming on K'gari, or Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia.
Why do dogs tilt their heads?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Dogs commonly tilt their heads, but is it a sign of intelligence, or does it mean something else entirely?
Could dogs survive without humans?
By Patrick Pester published
If humans suddenly disappeared and our pets had to fend for themselves, could dogs survive in a world without people?
Do dogs love us?
By David Volk published
In case those licks and wagging tail weren't convincing enough, scientists prove what we already know. Our dogs love us. They really, really love us.
How long do dogs live?
By Charles Q. Choi published
The average life expectancy of a dog is more than 10 years, but life span varies greatly among different breeds.
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