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Turns out, animal behaviorists have a lot to say about how dogs choose their favorite human. And it’s not always about who ...

Most of the muscles of your foot let you point your toes down, like when you stand on tiptoes, or lift them up, like when you ...

Bite force, a measure of the strength of an animal's bite, helps researchers understand a species' role in the ecosystem.

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Authorities in Berks County are investigating whether human remains found Sunday belong to a man who disappeared nearly a ...

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Dogs and cats who prey on their pet parents after death are often trapped in their homes for days or weeks before their ...