An Unusual Assistant for a Psychology Professor: An Emotionally Supportive Chicken Understands Its Owner's Feelings
A Canadian psychology professor studying the bond between pets and humans uses a rare therapy animal, an emotionally supportive chicken.
What Punch's Story and His Stuffed Orangutan Teach Us About Attachment Theory
The story of Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque who became famous for his attachment to a stuffed orangutan after being abandoned by his mother, highlights key principles of attachment theory.
After the Death of a Pet β Grief: A Psychology Professor Reveals What Happens in a Person's Mind After Losing an Animal
A study reveals that pet loss can trigger prolonged grief disorder, affecting individuals similarly to the death of a close friend.
What it means when your dog digs holes in the garden: experts explain the cause of this behavior
Dogs digging holes in gardens is a common behavior that can be interpreted through animal psychology and context.
How to Manage Grief for an Animal That Is Leaving
The article discusses the psychological complexities of grieving for a beloved pet and the lack of societal rituals or condolences surrounding pet loss.
Which animal did you see first? This viral optical illusion reveals what awaits you for the rest of this year
A single image may hold intriguing hints about what awaits you in 2026, as a viral optical illusion claims to predict your upcoming experiences.
Animal you see first in optical illusion can tell you what to expect in 2026
An optical illusion claims that the first animal you see in the image can predict what you can expect in the year 2026.
Cats are paranoid pessimists. They switch between predator and prey modes, says a cat medicine expert
An expert in cat medicine discusses the psychological behavior of cats, labeling them as paranoid pessimists that alternate between hunting and being hunted.