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Can Dogs Understand Human Thoughts? The Answer May Come As A Surprise Can Dogs Understand Human Thoughts? The Answer May Come As A Surprise
Can Dogs Understand Human Thoughts? The Answer May Come As A Surprise Your dog doesn’t need words to know when something’s wrong. Science now shows it’s not just coincidence. A growing body of research reveals that dogs are neurologically wired to tune into human emotions through tone of voice, facial expression, scent, and even eye contact. This sensitivity didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of thousands of years of co-evolution that made dogs better attuned to our moods than even our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. Brain scans show that dogs have specialized regions for processing human speech and vocal emotion, especially intense sounds lik…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
VIDEO: Bear Caught Digging Through Dumpster On NY Street VIDEO: Bear Caught Digging Through Dumpster On NY Street
Video: Bear Caught Digging Through Dumpster On NY Street A bear was caught on video trying to find its lunch inside a Rockland County dumpster.  The sighting happened on Tuesday, Aug. 5, when a hungry black bear was seen fishing through the contents of a dumpster on Highview Road in Monsey.  A video of the encounter was posted online by The Monsey Scoop.  The bear is seen grabbing a bag in its teeth and walking off with it before the video ends.  According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, residents should take preventative measures to avoid attracting bears, including never feeding them or leaving food outdoors, o…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Dog Killed After Attacking 8-Year-Old, Woman In Hudson Valley Dog Killed After Attacking 8-Year-Old, Woman In Hudson Valley
Dog Killed After Attacking 8-Year-Old, Woman In Hudson Valley A dog was shot and killed after attacking an 8-year-old girl, critically injuring her and a 39-year-old woman in the Hudson Valley. The incident occurred in Ulster County around 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, on Kyserike Road in High Falls. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, troopers responded to a dog attack call. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2-year-old pit bull attacked an 8-year-old girl and a 39-year-old woman. The 8-year-old suffered head and neck injuries. The woman sustained serious injuries to her right hand, Nevel said. While investigating…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Bear Takes Stroll On Porch At Northern Westchester Home: Photos Bear Takes Stroll On Porch At Northern Westchester Home: Photos
Bear Takes Stroll On Porch At Northern Westchester Home: Photos A Northern Westchester resident was lucky enough to get a surprise visit from a black bear at her home.  The bear was seen on the porch of a Bedford residence on Hissarlik Way on Saturday, July 27, according to the home's resident.  In photos of the sighting provided to Daily Voice, the bear is seen approaching the homeowner's glass door and peering inside the home.  Daily Voice According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, those who encounter bears should not approach them and should stay inside or in a safe location until it leaves the ar…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Aggressive, Hungry Black Bear Returns To NY Home Shortly After Destroying Kitchen Aggressive, Hungry Black Bear Returns To NY Home Shortly After Destroying Kitchen
Aggressive, Hungry Black Bear Returns To NY Home Shortly After Destroying Kitchen An aggressive black bear apparently searching for food destroyed the kitchen of an upstate New York home and then returned to the residence shortly after the break in. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said an officer received a report of the incident in  Washington County on Friday, June 21 in the town of White Creek, located about halfway between Saratoga Springs and Albany. While the officer was at the residence reviewing photos of the bear, the animal returned to the yard and became aggressive.  DEC wildlife experts provided technical …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Large Black Bear Spotted Near Busy Trailway In Northern Westchester Large Black Bear Spotted Near Busy Trailway In Northern Westchester
Large Black Bear Spotted Near Busy Trailway In Northern Westchester Authorities are warning residents to take precautions after a large black bear was seen near a popular trailway in Northern Westchester.  In an announcement on Monday, June 3, the New Castle Police Department said the bear was seen in the area of the North County Trailway in Millwood.  Despite the sighting, the bear will only be encouraged to leave the area if it creates a public disturbance, acts aggressively toward a human or pet, tries to enter a home, or is injured and cannot move to escape, according to New York State Environmental Conservation guidelines. Thus, if the bear …

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by Ben Crnic