Two cloned dogs are terrorizing the Upper West Side. Their owner is only the latest entries on a growing list of eccentrics to shelling out for this expensive procedure.
Science & Technology
How non-human animals avoid mating with their family members
Humans have DNA tests and Maury. Less complex mammals, like lemurs, have evolved other ways to combat this potential breeding snafu.
All dog, no bark: The pitfalls of devocalization surgery
I empathize with those who wish their dogs would shut the hell up. But attempting to change behavior with surgery isn’t something I can get behind.
Why dogs (and humans) play
A dog’s ability, and need, to goof off is part of what makes dogs so lovable and childlike — or maybe it’s why children can be so puppy-like.
7 products to cool a dog
Dogs can’t operate air conditioners, and don’t keep cold beers in the fridge. Fortunately, they have humans to help keep their temperatures down.
An experiment to make people eat dog food?
A science writer enlists his human party guests to help understand the taste differences between pate and Alpo.
The next frontier of interspecies communication? Skype
Dog owners are now using Skype to check up on their pups throughout the day. They’re not the best conversationalists, but cute head tilts abound.
10 indulgent dog gadgets
Ever wish you had the perfect jacket for your dog to save him from the apocalypse? Or stay up late wondering how to share your water bottle without getting dog germs? I did…but no longer!
Alex & Me’s Irene Pepperberg, Parrot Person (and Dog Person, too)
Professor Irene Pepperberg spent decades studying her parrot, Alex. Could an understanding of bird intelligence make for a better dog owner?
The Litter Spinner: Bringing science, “bling,” and cat poop
Several hightech devices ease the burden of a cat owner’s most dreaded task. They also could be used to pan for gold.
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