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Local authorities want to ban dachshunds in the country, claiming that the breed has a “skeletal anomaly.” In February 2024, a new draft law on animal protection was published. Most of the measures in the law are aimed at regulating online animal trafficking and taking action against the illegal trade in puppies. However, the draft […]
Scientists have long been trying to figure out why dogs wag their tails. Various theories have been put forward, ranging from demonstrating happiness and friendliness to showing sympathy. Now, researchers have suggested that this is just a result of domestication. They analyzed more than 100 scientific papers and found several patterns. Yes, some animals do […]
South Korea’s parliament has passed a bill to ban the breeding and slaughter of dogs for consumption, putting an end to the traditional but controversial practice. Now the document is to be signed by President Yun Seok-yeol. This was reported by CNN. If a person intentionally kills a dog for cooking, they will be imprisoned […]
Dogs pick up signals that people don’t even know are being transmitted. Sometimes dog owners have the impression that their pets know exactly what the owner is thinking and feeling at a given moment. Scientists believe that dogs can most likely pick up invisible signals that people do not even suspect are being transmitted. But […]