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If you argue in front of your dog, it'll take the side of the weaker party

Everyone who lives with a dog has seen it. A voice is raised, a heated argument ensues in the house, and the god comes along, approaches, and stays put.

  • Mar 31, 2026 06:00

Processionary caterpillars are back: earlier and earlier and that's not good news

Spring has not even arrived yet, but a particularly stinging 'inconvenience' is already starting to show up: the larvae of Thaumetopoea pityocampa, the dreaded pine processionary moth, are descending from their nests much earlier than usual.

  • Feb 09, 2026 13:00

When you go on vacation without your cat, do you miss it?

Do you think your cat is selfish, lonely and has no real attachment to his human family? Think again, cats are just as attached to the members of their family as they are to their daily routine.

  • Jan 19, 2026 00:00

Flossie's longevity secret; the world's oldest cat

In the calm of an English home, a tortoiseshell cat celebrated a milestone that seems to defy biology and time. Flossie, officially recognized as the world's oldest living cat, turned 30 on December 29, extending a record that makes her unique in feline history.

  • Jan 18, 2026 03:00

The real impact of dog food on the environment

The environmental cost of feeding dogs is significant and increasing due to the growing canine population and the trend to feed better quality meat.

  • Jan 13, 2026 10:30

Ai, the 'brilliant' chimpanzee who could count and draw has died

Ai, the 'brilliant' chimpanzee, died in Japan at the age of 49 from multi-organ failure and age-related illnesses.

  • Jan 12, 2026 19:00

Adopting a dog: things you need to know before choosing the perfect companion

A faithful four-legged friend can be invaluable and can brighten even the darkest days, always by your side, for better or worse.

  • Jan 12, 2026 08:00

Some dogs learn new words by listening to our conversations

Some particularly gifted dogs are able to learn the names of new objects simply by listening to their owners' conversations.

  • Jan 12, 2026 03:30

After 50 years of protection, Finland authorizes wolf hunting once again

After more than fifty years of total (or almost total) protection, Finland has decided to allow wolf hunting as from the beginning of 2026.

  • Jan 09, 2026 16:00

Tiny fiddler crabs suck up and break down microplastics

They are about the size of a Post-it, live in the mud of mangroves, and while we discuss technological solutions and political promises, they are already doing the dirty work. In silence.

  • Jan 09, 2026 15:00