When we say “squeeze” we mean “passionately cuddle.” What is it about cute animals (and things) that brings a swell of irrepressible emotion in us? As you might have guessed science suggests that these feelings are biological and have some sort of basis in survival. Seeing Cute Animals from a Distance You might have noticed […]

A rat is a deceptively intelligent and sensitive creature. Grinding its teeth is indeed a behavioral adaptation but also an indication of how it is feeling. Also known as bruxing, grinding can either be a sign of anxiety or happiness. As a Behavioral Adaptation Rats spend their lives perpetually nibbling and chewing on whatever they […]

Sometimes I look into my dog’s eyes and sense a certain sadness. I wait for the tears to flow but they don’t – that’s because he notices a treat in my hand and he’s again happy! Even though the tears didn’t come this time, I wonder – do dogs cry tears? Fluid Worries If you’re […]

Dogs have the capacity to feel envy just as humans do. We don’t need proof of this and dogs don’t need to speak in a human tongue to convey this emotion to us. They are naturally social animals as humans are. Social animals tend to feel jealousy which is a sense that everyone is not […]