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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 4: Mysterious dogs
By Live Science Staff published
In today's episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look at some of the mysteries surrounding one of our closest animal companions: dogs.
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'Dog Years' Are a Total Myth. Here's How Old Fido Really Is.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
When your dog's big, pleading eyes look up at you, is it with old-age wisdom or teenage naiveté?
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Does This 'Unicorn Puppy' Really Have an Extra Tail?
By Rachael Rettner published
The puppy appears to have an extra tail on his face, but things are not what they seem.
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A Woman Needed Her Hands and Legs Amputated After Contracting Infection from Dog 'Kisses'
By Rachael Rettner published
A little lick from a puppy may have led to a life-threatening infection for one woman in Ohio, who ended up needing her hands and legs amputated.
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This Common Sugar Substitute Can Be Deadly for Dogs, FDA Warns
By Rachael Rettner published
A common sugar substitute found in everything from chewing gum to peanut butter can be deadly for man's best friend.
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Dogs Evolved Sad Eyes to Manipulate Their Human Companions, Study Suggests
By Brandon Specktor published
You don't get to be man's best friend without copying a few of man's favorite facial expressions.
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Escaped 'Raccoon Dogs' Harass English Village. What Are These Things?
By Rafi Letzter published
A pair of escaped raccoon dogs are stalking the English village of Clarborough, according to the Nottinghamshire police. Here's what they really are.
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Being a Dog Lover May Be in Your Genes
By Mindy Weisberger published
A person's genetic makeup could play a part in their feelings about dogs.
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