Humans, for decades, have used our own fingerprints as a biometric for identification purposes. Whether it’s for police ...

Most dog lovers have never seen a truly bifid (split) nose—and for good reason. While many breeds can have pronounced nose ...

DEAR DOG LOVER: They are definitely wet, aren’t they! Compared to a cat’s nose, dog’s noses are powerful tools, which help them perceive and understand the world around them. Scientists estimate that ...

Red, Irritated Skin Under Your Dog's Nose? Here's What It Could Be, According to a Vet originally appeared on PetHelpful. Q: "My dog has red, irritated skin under his nostrils and started getting ...

I was somewhat surprised when I read a recent article by a team of Korean investigators, headed by Hyeong In Choi of Seoul National University, in the scientific journal Animals. My surprise came from ...

If you’ve ever gotten close to a canine (which we’re pretty sure you have), then you’ll know they often possess a wet nose. Did you know that this moisture can help them detect scents more efficiently ...

I glanced across the room to where the sounds of "Ich! Yuckky! His nose is all wet and cold!" were coming. These expressions of distaste were coming from Jeremy, the son of one of our neighbors. He ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...