There are many reasons why animal species band together with others of their kind – for protection in numbers, to achieve a common goal, to safeguard young or to maximise breeding opportunities. But a

Dogs love their toys, but can they love them too much? According to a new study, yes – our canine companions’ playful spirits can sometimes take a turn towards addiction. Recently published in Nature

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Unfairly maligned as a sneaky troublemaker, the quicksilver ferret is a characterful, curious and highly intelligent creature–with fascinating regal and cultural trappings to boot, writes Octavia Pollock