How your pet experiences the world; ‘genius’ dogs; the rare half male/half female cardinal.

Plus: how Siamese cats change their colors; ’twilight zone’ creatures; how to handle an animal in distress; which animals make the best spies? [RAISING HEALTHIER & FRIENDLIER DOGS]( [VIEW ONLINE]( [RAISING HEALTHIER & FRIENDLIER DOGS]( [National Geographic]( THE COMPASS Crawl inside the minds of our four-legged friends and learn how to better care for them. How do cats [experience the world]( Are you the owner of a [‘genius dog’]( How can we protect our pets [in a warming world]( [A Siamese cat with orange and white fur on its face, against a black background.]( PHOTOGRAPH BY SAMUEL WHITTON, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO [HOW YOUR CAT EXPERIENCES THE WORLD]( Even though cats and humans use the same five senses, cats (pictured above) view the world differently. [Can walking a day in our cat’s paws help us be better cat parents]( Learn how each of a cat’s five senses help them understand. [WHAT DO THEY DO?]( [A dog in a red and white striped beach chair]( PHOTOGRAPH BY TONI ANZENBERGER, ANZENBERGER, REDUX [HOW DO WE PROTECT OUR PETS IN A WARMING WORLD?]( Cats, dogs, and rabbits don’t deal with heat the same way humans do. [How do pets cool down]( and what does that mean for heat management during the warmer months? (Pictured above, a dog on a beach chair in Germany.) [KEEPING COOL?]( GOOD READS 1. [Rare half-male, half-female cardinal spotted in Pennsylvania]( 2. [See a wild animal in distress? Here’s what to do—and NOT do]( 3. [In Japan, an endangered eel was hiding in plain sight]( 4. [These creatures thrive in the deep sea ‘twilight zone’]( 5. [How Siamese cats change their colors]( 6. [Monarch butterfly numbers take a dive, but they may bounce back]( [A portrait of a border collie in Arizona]( PHOTOGRAPH BY ADAM FERGUSON [SOME DOGS ARE GENIUSES—JUST LIKE HUMANS]( A rare case of a ‘genius dog’? A study of gifted and talented dogs finds that the case of exceptionally talented canines is typically individual, and not necessarily applicable to the behavior of a certain breed (pictured above, a border collie in Arizona named Barley). [What do we know about the appearance of ‘genius’ in dogs]( [SMARTER THAN THE AVERAGE DOG]( Related: [But which animal makes the best spy]( Looking for pet enrichment ideas? Here are our staff picks to get you started. By clicking on the featured links, visitors will leave NationalGeographic.com and be directed to third-party e-commerce sites that operate under different terms and privacy policies. As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, National Geographic will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below.* [Furbo 360]( The Furbo 360 is an all-in-one rotating camera and treat dispenser so you can monitor your pet while you're away. This model requires a $6.99 monthly subscription so you can monitor all day, every day while rewarding your pet with their favorite treats. [ONLY $89 AT AMAZON]( [Jespet Pet Carrier Backpack]( Bring your furry friend with you on your next adventure with this backpack carrier designed for small dogs or cats. Featuring a large mesh door, panels for ventilation and visibility, and durable polyester, it's built to withstand multiple forms of travel. [25% OFF AT CHEWY]( [Catstages Puzzle & Play Interactive Feeder]( Stimulate your cat's natural foraging instincts with this interactive puzzle. Sixteen hidden treat compartments keep your cat occupied and can be used for daily feeding to encourage a healthy eating pace. [20% OFF AT AMAZON]( [Ruff Dawg Rubber Twig Dog Toy]( The Ruff Dawg rubber twig dog toy has rave reviews from one National Geographic staffer. The gentle, yet tear and puncture resistant, rubber makes play time enjoyable for everyone and is a great toy for pups of varying sizes. [ONLY $16.05 AT CHEWY]( [A Japanese Macaque looks into a small dirty mirror as one hand gently touches the edge of the mirror's frame.]( PHOTOGRAPH BY JASPER DOEST [GETTING INSIDE THEIR HEADS]( What are animals thinking? All living creatures from rats to orcas feel a range of emotions similar to the complex ones of humans (pictured above, a Japanese macaque stares at its reflection). We know that our pets can respond to our feelings, but we can get a better picture of their feelings too. [Here’s how](. [A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS]( [WHAT WILL WE EXPLORE NEXT?]( Be sure to [check your inbox]( next week to find out. 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