ANIMALS

The Origins of 11 Funny Animal-Related Sayings

The origins are often more complicated (and fun) than you’d expect.

Dogs like this golden retriever are the result of careful breeding.

The Origins of 12 Beloved Dog Breeds

We trace the history of popular dog breeds like golden retrievers, German shepherds, French bulldogs, and more.

Why Do Cats Follow You to the Bathroom?

Cats love to lurk around tubs like feline voyeurs. What causes this behavior?

Your pooch probably won’t stare at the sun during the total solar eclipse.

Should You Keep Your Pets Indoors During a Solar Eclipse?

Humans will gaze in awe at the sun during the Great North American total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, but for your pets, it will be just a normal day.

The 15 Most Bizarre Items Found in Lost Luggage in 2023

Opening a piece of unclaimed baggage could mean finding some shoes, or it could mean finding live snakes.

The Rarest Breed of Goldfish—Thought to Be an Urban Legend—May Have Been Rediscovered in the Wild

Not everyone believes that meteor goldfish are even real. But Chicken Nugget and Tater Tot are giving hope.

11 Sharp Facts about Porcupines

Porcupines might be considered a prickly bunch, but you’ll find they're pretty docile once you get to know them.

12 Surprising Facts About Manatees

Manatees are aquatic animals that live in coastal waters in several places throughout the world.

Pigs vs. Hogs: What’s the Difference?

Though they’re technically the same animal, there’s an important difference between pigs and hogs. Boars are a different story altogether.

These ragdoll kittens know exactly how popular they are.

The 15 Most Popular Cat Breeds in the World

Your scruffy shelter tabby is every bit as beautiful as these pedigreed cats.

Woman Rescues Baby Hedgehog, Realizes It’s a Hat Pom-Pom

This can't be the only hedgehog-hat mix-up in history.

A beaver that may or may not have parachuted out of a plane.

Watch Beavers Parachute From Planes in Footage From 1948

The best way to relocate beavers in the 1940s? Drop them out of planes, of course.

12 Facts About Hammerhead Sharks

Some of them swim sideways.

Everybunny wants to know why we call rabbits “bunnies.”

How Did ‘Bunny’ Become a Word for ‘Rabbit’?

When it comes to abbreviations for animal names, doggy for dog makes sense, as does kitty for cat, when you think about it: Kitty comes from the word kitten. But where does bunny for rabbit come from?

The Man Who ‘Invented’ the Labradoodle Called the Dog Crossbreed His Biggest Regret

The Labradoodle is a beloved designer dog breed, but in the eyes of the dog's creator, it's a 'Frankenstein['s] monster.'

A northern hawk owl snoozes in a tree cavity.

How Do Birds Sleep?

At some point, whether during the day or at night, all birds need to sleep. How do they do it?

14 Fascinating Facts About Rabbits

Rabbits are much more than the cute, carrot-munching creatures pop culture makes them out to be.

Hamster vs. Gerbil vs. Guinea Pig: What’s the Difference?

Here's how to tell your hamsters from your gerbils and your gerbils from your guinea pigs.

Rat vs. Mouse: What's the Difference?

Rats and mice are vastly different in appearance and behavior, though they have one thing in common: scaring the heck out of you.

A beautiful barn owl sneaks up on its prey.

How Do Owls Fly So Silently?

Owl feathers’ special structures help the wise birds sneak up on their meals.

Why Do We Call It a ‘Piggyback’ Ride?

Pigs were involved in piggyback rides lexically much more than literally.

Do Sharks Really Not Get Cancer?

As the thinking goes, sharks don’t get cancer, so the pills will keep you from getting it, too. But there’s a problem with that theory.

Raccoons are smart, dextrous, and in your garbage cans.

10 Clever Facts About Raccoons

Whether they’re scaling skyscrapers or digging through your trash, raccoons are fascinating. Discover more about their habits, diet, and intelligence.

Where Does the Easter Bunny Come From?

Where did the idea for a rabbit that gives away eggs really come from? Trace the origins of the Easter bunny, from pagan festivals to the influence of 18th century German immigrants in America.

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