ANIMALS

There are several reasons why cats have this adorable habit.

You’ve heard of therapy dogs, but maybe not therapy llamas and alpacas.

It seems pants are a common place for smugglers to conceal animals.

You’ve heard the stories of birds drunk on fermented fruit, but scientists suspect that many animals ingest alcohol on a regular basis.

Bald eagles are powerful symbols of America—but there's much more to know about these quirky birds.

Researchers just described one of the tiniest frogs known to science.

Researchers recently found that polar bears are facing higher exposure to certain bacteria and viruses.

“Fido” is a name that has become synonymous with all things dog. But where did the name come from?

Where there is one hungry raccoon, there are likely dozens, as one unfortunate woman found out.

Find out which states are most preoccupied with their pets.

New York rats may be the most iconic—but another U.S. city is even rattier.

The Bureau of Land Management is hosting the beauty contest you never knew you needed to see.

Your dog’s motivations for licking you range from adorable to disgusting.

Though cats only live once, the idea that the animals have nine lives has been around for a long time.

Western scientists have doubted the existence of everything from the rhinoceros to the gorilla.

If you’re struggling to come up with a pet name, consider these common choices.

There’s a natural explanation for the very un-catlike sounds your pet starts emitting when it sees a bird or squirrel.

When it comes to popular dog breeds, celebrities are just like us.

An important investigation of the muscular marsupials’ bony backsides.

There are many reasons why horses might need shoes. There’s pretty much only one reason why cows don’t.

Studying chronic pain in cats just got easier thanks to these cute accessories.

Ever wonder why dogs love to dig holes? We asked an expert to explain the behavior—and how to stop it.

Uber just made it easy to see lions, cheetahs, and rhinos in South Africa.

The shelf-sized mammoth comes with three sets of tusks, including one with battle damage.