Human pair bonding is more comparable to exclusive mating seen in meerkats and beavers than in our primate cousins ...

Humans are far more monogamous than our primate cousins, but less so than beavers, a new study suggests. Researchers from the ...

The human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial interaction between people and animals. We focus on dogs and cats when discussing the human-animal bond but bonding can happen with any animal species.

Sexuality and gender are often at the forefront of cultural and political debate today. In his new book, The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern ...

Annalisa Smithson was a drug and alcohol counselor in an intensive outpatient treatment program when she witnessed an interaction between a client and a dog that would eventually serve as a turning ...

For International Human-Animal Bond Day (Nov. 8th), Dechra elevates its commitment to supporting veterinarians in protecting the bond worldwide Dechra, a global leader in veterinary specialty care, ...

Dogs, cats, birds, fish and even horses are increasingly being used in settings ranging from hospitals and nursing homes to schools, jails and... Pet Therapy: How Animals And Humans Heal Each Other ...

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today announced a new grant to examine pet owners' experiences and needs during end-of-life pet care. This grant was awarded to the Companion Animal ...

Discover how childhood bonds with animals quietly shape your adult nervous system and why their steady love still lives in your body today.

Senior Lecturer in Neurosciences and Neurorehabilitation, Course Leader in the College of Health and Life Sciences, London South Bank University Cats may have a reputation for independence, but ...

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them — fueled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called the ...

Can you be too attached to your pet? More than 100 studies have found surprising links between strong pet attachment and psychological distress.