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.
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Study shows for the first time Octopuses cooperate with fish when hunting and even "share" the prey
A study shows that octopuses form hunting groups with different fish and coordinate them by striking them with their tentacles.
Pawlooza PETBOOK at the first dog festival in Germany! What it was like
PAWLOOZA, the first festival for dogs in Germany, took place in September 2024. Was it worth a visit? PETBOOK was there.
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 provides initial evidence Bumblebees make the same mistakes as humans
Insects also have to remember a lot. According to a study, bumblebees make mental errors similar to those of humans.
Study shows Drug-addicted fish and aggressive birds! How pharmaceutical waste affects the animal world
A new study has shown that pharmaceutical waste and drugs leave more traces in nature including drug-addicted-fish and aggressive birds.
Not just orangutans! Study shows gorillas use plants medicinally
A new study shows that gorillas produce remedies. Some of the medicinal plants could be interesting for human medicine.
In Norway After an eagle attack on a toddler: Expert explains the behavior
In Norway, a case in which a small child was attacked by a golden eagle is making headlines. PETBOOK spoke to an expert.
In the Salish Sea Study shows that ship noise hinders orcas' hunting
A new study has found that ship noise in the oceans disturbs orca whales enormously when hunting. ship noise hinders orcas
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.
More than 40 percent Study shows that cats retrieve more often than expected
Fetching is more commonly associated with dogs. But many cats also like to retrieve balls. This was discovered by US researchers.
Study shows Dogs can remember the names of toys for up to two years
Dogs can still remember the names of their toys even if they haven't seen them for two years, a study shows.
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.
GPS data examined 3 out of 5 cats "cheat" on their owners
An analysis of GPS trackers on cats showed that 3 out of 5 cheat on their owners with a second family. What other things were determined?
Great sadness Guido Maria Kretschmer loses his fourth dog in just a few months
Fashion designer Guido Maria Kretschmer has now lost his fourth dog, Undine, in a very short space of time.
Fans are surprised after the pregnancy announcement Where have Laura Müller's and Michael Wendler's dogs gone?
Laura Müller and Michael Wendler are expecting their second child. But fans on social media are puzzled over the whereabouts of their dogs.
Year after year More pets are being handed in or abandoned during the vacation season
During the vacation season, many pet owners wonder where to take their four-legged friend – some pets are even being handed in or abandoned.
After the referendum on killing the pigeons Is there new hope for pigeons in Limburg? A sanctuary agreed to take in 200 birds
After a referendum in Limburg decided in favor of killing the city's pigeons, a sanctuary has provided new hope for these birds.
Without contact to conspecifics Ronaldo, the rainbow boa, gives birth to 14 babies through self-fertilization
A rainbow boa named Ronaldo has given birth to 14 babies without having had any contact with other rainbow boas. "He" is actually a "she".