Fat Bear Week Alaska "Fattest bear" wins another bizarre competition
The world's fattest bear is crowned during "Fat Bear Week". Bear Grazer had a personal score to settle with a bear this time.
Louisa Stoeffler
Editor
Louisa Stoeffler is an editor with a passion for writing about animal topics. Since early childhood, guinea pigs, rabbits, canaries and budgies have accompanied her throughout her life. However, cats are particularly close to her heart, with whom she has been regularly involved as a cat sitter since 2016. Her path to PETBOOK has taken her through many stations, including projects for Brigitte.de, Leben-und-Erziehen.de and t-online. In her free time, she enjoys reading books featuring dragons, climbing mountains and discovering new places.
Study shows Dogs understand slow speech better than fast speech
Many dogs understand some human words - according to a new study dogs understand slow speech all the better.
A bizarre case Ruling on cloned giant sheep in the USA
A man in Montana has bred giant, hybrid cloned sheep. The bizarre reason for the illegal import of wild animals and the experiments.
Study shows How shrews increase their heart rate to 1020 per minute
Shrews have one of the fastest heartbeats in the animal kingdom. A study has now discovered how shrews get the heart rate up.
Hariotta avia Ghostly new shark species discovered in the deep sea
Less is known about the deep sea than about the moon. A newly discovered species of ghost shark is also very mysterious.
Nerve disease? What is known about incurable rolling skin syndrome in cats
Some cats suffer from a so-called rolling skin syndrome. This is an unclear disease that also puzzles vets.
Study by Humboldt University Dogs can positively influence our perception of pain
A German study shows that dogs can positively influence people's perception of pain, even more than help and support from friends and family.
Study proves Paw preference of dogs depends on the owner
Dogs also have a dominant paw. A study has now shown that paw preference in dogs depends on that of their owners.
Tradition Why Icelanders are throwing puffins off cliffs
In Iceland, there is a tradition of throwing puffins off cliffs. However, this is done for a good reason. Read why on PETBOOK.
Great Britain No dog for Downing Street! Chief mouser Larry has to share residence with more cats
Premier cat Larry is a real celebrity in the United Kingdom. Under Premier Starmer, he now has to share his territory.
Spanish Molosser Correct keeping and care of the Presa Canario dog breed
The Perro de Presa Canario, sometimes also called the Dogo Canario, is an ancient breed of dog from Spain.
Experimental breed What makes the Highlander cat so special
The Highlander cat originated from experimental breeding between the Desert Lynx and Jungle Curl breeds. How to keep and care for them.
Wild breed Why the Arabian Mau has hardly changed for almost a thousand years
The Arabian Mau is a cat breed that has only been recognized since 2004. It likes to play and has a coat that has no undercoat.
From the Red Sea Fridman's dwarf perch - how to keep and care for this saltwater fish
Fridman's dwarf perch, sometimes called King Solomon's perch, is a purple saltwater fish that has special husbandry requirements.
Golden Retriever reduces stress How therapy dog Beacon provides mental wellness for the US Olympic gymnasts
The US gymnastics team led by Simone Biles wins medals at the Olympics - with the help of a therapy dog called Beacon.
Behavior explained Why cats lick sweaty feet
Some cats enjoy licking people's feet, especially when sweaty. They are seemingly attracted to the smell of cheesy feet. Why may this be?
PETBOOK interview Peta on animal rescue in Ukraine: "Russian drones shoot at everything that moves"
The war in Ukraine has been raging since February 2022. Since day 1, rescuers have also been working to secure injured and abandoned animals.
Paw care Should you cut your cat's claws?
Whether you should trim your cat's claws is a matter of debate. Claw care can be useful and this is how to train it.