#Animal Science

Blog / This summer, stripes are in

July 31, 2024August 19, 2024 / Emily Sherman / 1

While your favorite pair of sunglasses may protect your eyes from the sun’s glare, some animals have a different method, one that enables the optimal visual performance they need to catch prey to survive.

Blog / Big Dogs Don’t Cry… or Do They? The Argument over Whether Our Pups Can Cry Tears of Joy

November 3, 2022 / Honoreé Brewton / 3

A recent study found that dogs may cry “tears of joy” when reunited with their owners, but some experts are skeptical. Let’s explore both sides of the argument.

Blog / Fun Facts about the Cutest Baby Animals of Spring, and how they Contribute to Science

April 22, 2019July 15, 2019 / Kathleen Furtado /

Spring is officially here, so it’s time for some science about some of the most adorable baby animals. In my past training as an animal scientist at UC Davis, spring…