Researchers at ELTE Department of Ethology in Budapest compared how companion dogs and companion miniature pigs from all over the world reacted to human emotional vocalizations. They found that both ...

Researchers at the ELTE Department of Ethology in Budapest investigated whether an infant-mother analog attachment bond arises in intensively human-socialized companion pigs towards their owners ...

With pigs becoming an increasingly popular pet choice, more and more videos of adorable little piggies playing with their animal siblings are popping up on social media. In particular, the videos of ...

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A dog and a pig is a strange combination of pets to have, but only if you're thinking inside the box. Think about it: lots of dogs and pigs exist together on farms! The dogs protect the pigs, and the ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. While it may seem like pets can understand our emotions at times, ...

Comparisons of intelligence across different species and phrases like "emotionally complex" place us on a slippery slope and should not be used to assess suffering in nonhuman animals. Solid research ...

While pigs can make affectionate, intelligent companions, Barringer says many owners underestimate the responsibility of ...