The question in the title is simple and straightforward, and many people—researchers and non-researchers including dog lovers—all have opinions on the matter. Everyone seems to know why dogs wag their ...

When a dog wags its tail, it automatically means that they’re happy, right? Well, while there is truth to that, there’s actually a lot more to it—and sometimes, it can actually mean that they’re not ...

If you thought dogs were the only pets who had reasons to wag their tails, think again—cats wag their tails, too! “Cats wag their tails as a form of communication, but unlike dogs, it's not always a ...

Animals evolved to communicate without words, and tail movements are a vital part of their non-verbal language. • To express emotions like happiness, fear, or aggression. • To balance their movements ...

If you ever need a quick perspective shift on a slow afternoon, just spend a minute scrolling through the ...

A rescued greyhound has made his feelings about his new home crystal clear, even while asleep. In a heartwarming video, Udon the dog was captured wagging his tail while he slept. Francesca Ziccardi, ...

Ragdoll cat kittens are cute in a way that should honestly be criminal. Tiny little fluffs, like sentient snowballs with bright blue eyes. And that’s before they start doing their usual kitten antics ...