Dolphins Use Open-Mouth Expression to Signal Play
A new study finds bottlenose dolphins use a distinctive open-mouth facial display during social play, and playmates often copy it.
Global Pets News
Coverage of pets in the world focuses on adoption, medical research, consumer products and ownership standards. Reporting tracks the relationship between people and their companion animals across every region.
Birds
Live Poll
Should wildlife smuggling carry much harsher prison sentences than this one?
Thai Man Jailed for Smuggling Parrot Eggs
A Johannesburg court handed a suspended five-year prison sentence and a 300,000 rand fine to a man caught carrying 50 parrot eggs onto a flight.
Large Animals
Mongolian Expanse Update Opens New Lands
The Legend of Khiimori's Early Access update adds new territories, wildlife, a sixth horse breed, and more than 60 horse skills.
Reptiles
Live Poll
Should countries require proof of legal origin before approving commercial wildlife breeding operations?
CITES Defers Canada's Fijian Iguana Breeding Registration
Canada's proposed commercial breeding operation for two Appendix I iguana species was not accepted at the CITES Standing Committee meeting in Geneva.
Veterinary Medicine
Tinopolis Partners With Vet Scott Miller
The partnership will grow Miller's Rescue Vet YouTube channel and develop new programming across Tinopolis companies.
Dogs
Musk Meme Sparks Dogecoin Activity
A musical reference by Elon Musk prompted fans to create Dogecoin memes and a remix, while the $DOG token traded near $0.000809.
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Regular subjects here include veterinary care developments, pet food supply chain integrity, public health implications of ownership and lifestyle research. Global reporting spans every country and institution where companion animals are part of the household. Trends in ownership often reflect broader changes in housing availability and household spending. Shifts in veterinary technology frequently drive changes in the level of care that owners seek.