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It was a beautiful crisp day in Los Angeles and I took a hike in the Santa Monica Mountains with my long-time friend, Vani. The sun was bright, the vistas of the Pacific spectacular; we saw birds, deer and virtually no other hikers on the trail — bliss in my book. And then we came […]

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For Louie and 2,999 other purebred goldens, it will be the study of a lifetime. Their lives – usually a 10-to-14-year span – will be tracked for genetic, nutritional and environmental risks to help scientists and veterinarians find ways to prevent canine cancer, widely considered the No. 1 cause of death in older dogs, said

In the study, researchers tested six adult chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and 20 human children (ages 2 — 7 years) on a modified Ultimatum Game. One individual chose between two differently colored tokens that, with his or her partner’s cooperation, could be exchanged for rewards (small food rewards for chimpanzees and stickers for children). One token

Eating food from a dish looks to be old hat for this cat who’s fed treats with chopsticks. In reality, the method actually keeps kittens from biting or scratching for treats during training. The chopsticks allow the human to help their cat learn patience while honing muscles and balance. Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/cute-animal-video-of-the-day-cat-fed-with-chopsticks.html#ixzz2INF3sKfY

This cat is in training to become the first Sherlock Holmes of her kind. Watch the show of stunning concentration and accuracy as she chooses which shell hides a piece of foil: Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/cute-animal-video-of-the-day-super-sleuth-cat-plays-guessing-game.html#ixzz2IROADHgg I laughed and marvelled at how smart this cat is.