Dogs

A study by researchers at Tufts University reveals that some Samoyeds alter the pitch of their howls in response to changes in music, suggesting an inherited vocal ability from wolf ancestors. The findings, published in Current Biology, indicate dogs can perceive and adapt to pitch without vocal learning. This may shed light on the evolutionary origins of human musicality.

January 12, 2026 Reported by AI

A woman is being charged with gross animal cruelty after 41 dogs were seized in Östergötland county in 2024. The dogs lived in dire conditions in a house covered in feces, without heat, and competing for food. The woman denies the charges.