Learn how dogs, cats, and toddlers were tested for spontaneous helping behavior — and why evolution may explain why most dogs ...

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Researchers believe the difference in how dogs and cats respond to humans needing help are linked to their evolutionary history.

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According to a study recently published in the journal Animal Behaviour, canine companions not only attempt to “help” humans in certain situations,and their actions largely mirror the same responses ...

Dogs often help humans like toddlers do, while cats tend to stay independent. Researchers say evolution may explain the ...

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Why does your dog rush to "help" when you are searching for something, while your cat seems… eh, less concerned? New research suggests that this difference may stem from deep evolutionary roots—and ...