If you’ve ever had the absolute pleasure of owning a pet, you might have often found yourself highly amused by their silly ...

like obsessive-compulsive behaviors such as tail-chasing and tail-chewing. Outside of having fun, a dog scratching and chasing their tail may be injured or in pain. Additionally, boredom or ...

Chasing dog tails for answers, researchers explore the reasons behind the quintessential tail wagging of these furry four-legged friends. Laura is an Assistant Editor for The Scientist. She has a ...

Professor Deborah Kahn has suggested that originally they may have been part of the early decoration of the Cathedral, and noted the stylistic similarities to animal designs on the borders of the ...