Because animals have a limited capability of understanding human language, they cannot “read” the way humans do. How do ...

Why do humans have language and other animals apparently don't? It's one of the most enduring questions in the study of mind and communication. Across all cultures, humans use richly expressive ...

Speaking to your furry friends isn’t just cute — it may reveal deep insights about your personality and emotional health.

The Gist: Look, here’s the math on pets, and it’s not in dispute. “Basically, birds are 16% in popularity, cats are 38, dogs are 59, guinea pigs, mouses, or any type of rodent are 20, so, like – ...

In the process of writing my book on pet-related conversations in clinical settings, I've been researching and reflecting on some court decisions involving animals, particularly pets. There are ...