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'Good Boy!' Dogs Do Understand Us, Says New Study

Whether dogs truly understand the words we say -- as opposed to things like tone and context clues -- is a question that has long perplexed owners, and so far science hasn't been able to deliver clear answers.

International Business Times

Dogs can understand the meaning of nouns, new research finds

Study confirms our canine companions can grasp more than simple commands – or at least for items they care about

The Guardian - UK

Child psychologist shares the one clever strategy to use when you want your kids to tidy up (and studies show its success)

Parents are used to tidying up after their kids, but if you're looking for ways to encourage them to help out, this strategy might work.

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My lifelong dream has been to rescue cats. My partner is allergic – what do I do?

We want our loved ones to cherish our dreams, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith, it’s understandable you want this one taken into account

The Guardian - AU

US patient receives modified pig kidney transplant in medical milestone

Surgeons at Massachusetts hospital called transplant a success, with the patient expected to be discharged soon

The Guardian - US

Top French Court Studies Fate Of 'Europe's Largest' Hippo Jumbo

France's top administrative court is to decide if a three-tonne hippopotamus called Jumbo should be freed after decades working as "the largest hippo in Europe" for a family circus.

International Business Times

The French bulldog sits, stays at the top of U.S. dog owners' hearts

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Ferocious friends: On certain breeds of dogs and public safety

The relationship between dogs and their place in society opens up vexing dilemmas in India

The Hindu

Wildlife officer thought angler was joking when reporting a rare catch

Justin Wyrick was fishing with a swimbait at a Tennessee lake when he made the catch of a lifetime, only it wasn’t what he was targeting.

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Grand National organisers will not seek injunction against Animal Rising

The Jockey Club has decided not to apply for an injunction to deter possible incursions on to the Aintree track by animal rights activists at next month’s Grand National.

The Guardian - UK

'We spent £10k on our cat in a month' – the London pet owners battling soaring vet bills

As government watchdogs launch an inquiry into the soaring prices of treatments and medicines charged by veterinary practices, Emma Loffhagen talks to pet owners being forced to pay staggering sums to save their beloved animals

Evening Standard

Leif and Nova are just two of the 20 spring-themed baby names sure to stand out on the class register - would you choose one?

20 lesser-known baby names that give spring vibes and are perfect for an Easter baby

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Kitten season is out of control

The trend is bad news for shelters and wildlife alike

Salon

Wildlife experts capture 500lb of mating Burmese pythons in Florida

Catch of 11 snakes after discovery of two ‘mating balls’ adds to total of 34,000lbs of pythons captured in one part of state since 2013

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Karnataka High Court stays ban imposed on 23 ‘ferocious and dangerous’ dog breeds

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday stayed the operation of a circular issued by the Union government banning 23 breeds of ‘ferocious and danger’ dogs.

The Guardian - UK

Why were 50 dead hares dumped outside a Hampshire shop?

Police are investigating whether animals were left by hare coursers, while some residents suspect intimidation

Evening Standard

XL Bully dog shot dead by police after attacking four men in Battersea

Armed officers killed a dog on Home Road after four men were taken to hospital

The Guardian - UK

‘The total toy platform’: boss of The Entertainer aims for infinity and beyond

Andrew Murphy is planning a long game with overseas deals. But, he says, the government needs to play ball too

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The Guardian - UK

‘People want to travel with their pets’: the hotels with a warm welcome for our furry friends

From border collies to cockapoos, dogs are part of the family – so it’s natural many pet parents want to bring them along on holiday

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These 20 baby names have plummeted in popularity, data shows - and there's a surprising royal name on the list (but would you still choose it?)

Data has revealed the baby names that have plummeted in popularity since 2011. Can you guess which royal moniker is on the list?

The Guardian - US

Officials seize 750lb blind alligator from New York home

Authorities say owner in Erie county neither had a proper permit for the animal nor properly secured the 30-year-old animal

The Guardian - UK

The pet I’ll never forget: Tiggy the serial killer, who ruled the house with naked menace

She was my first pet, so her aversion to affection came as a disappointment. But I couldn’t help admire her carefree, combative confidence

Newcastle Herald

Chicken 'tossed to alligator': man to fight animal cruelty charge

The date for a hearing involving six witnesses has been set.

AAP

'Camel lady' wants Aussies to take an outback gap year

NSW "camel lady" Petah Devine says the outback is ripe territory for more Australian school leavers to take a gap year and learn valuable life skills.

The Guardian - UK

Number of abandoned French bulldogs increases sharply in England and Wales

Exclusive: Number of such dogs that have been dumped rose from eight in 2020 to 582 in 2023, RSPCA says

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