ANIMALS

Sandhill cranes over Nebraska's Platte River.

Which Birds Are Migrating Through Your Area? This Interactive Tool Tells You

BirdCast tells you how many birds are flying overhead on a given night, which species are coming and going, and more.

Halloween isn't the only time of year to celebrate these cute kitties.

10 Facts About Black Cats

Black cats do not bring bad luck, and they aren’t necessarily harder to adopt than other cats. Here are more facts about these adorably dark furballs.

Bird's Impressive Courtship Dance Moves Fail to Impress Partner

Female Bird Unimpressed by Male’s Overzealous Tap Dance

A safari group in South Africa witnessed one bird’s epic failure to woo a female.

Sometimes it's better to think inside the box.

7 of the Best Cat Litter Boxes, According to Experts

Whether you’re shopping for senior cats or looking for an automatic model, the best cat litter boxes can improve the quality of life for you and your favorite feline.

Sailors in the early days of exploration may have believed that manatees were mermaids.

The Origins of 13 Mythical Creatures

Unicorns, mermaids, vampires, and leprechauns are some of the most widely known mythical creatures, but where did these legendary beings come from?

Florida's capybaras tend to be pretty elusive.

Florida is Home to the Internet’s Favorite Rodent

The adorable animals are native to South America. So when people began spotting them in Florida, there were some questions.

16 Animals With Delightfully Obvious Names

From burrowing owls to smooth green snakes, these animal names don't leave much to the imagination.

Can You Actually Suck the Poison Out of a Snakebite?

You may have been taught the old cowboy trick of applying a tourniquet and using a blade to cut the bite wound to suck out the poison. It looks dramatic, but does it really work?

The Pallas’s cat is super cute—and pretty elusive.

12 Fascinating Facts About Pallas’s Cats

The elusive, fluffy wildcat may be adorable, but they’re not social animals. They don’t even seem to like each other very much.

Maui Wildfires Have Devastated the Hawaiian Island—Here are 5 Organizations That Are Helping

Maui residents need a tremendous amount of support right now. Here's how you can help.

There probably isn't any brandy in there.

Why Are St. Bernards Always Depicted With Barrels Around Their Necks?

The barrels we see around St. Bernards' necks in paintings and cartoons is the invention of an artist named Edwin Henry Landseer.

9 Bizarre and Beautiful Fancy Pigeons

For at least 500 years—and maybe more—pigeon fanciers have bred wonderfully bizarre-looking pigeons.

“Hank the Tank,” bear blamed for string of Tahoe break-ins, captured along with her cubs

'Hank the Tank' Caught: Burglar Bear's Crime Spree Comes to an End—But With a Twist

The felonious ursine has been linked to 21 break-ins in Lake Tahoe, California.

10 Facts About the Spotted Lanternfly

Over the past decade or so, the spotted lanternfly has become one of the most notorious invasive species in the United States. Here’s how it got here, how to spot it—and most importantly, how to kill it.

A bit of training will make going for a walk a lot easier.

How to Stop Your Dog From Pulling on Their Leash, According to a Professional Trainer

walks give dogs a chance for them to explore and interact with the environment around them. Here's how to stop them from dragging you along for the ride.

Chinese zoo denies their bear is a guy in a bear suit

A Zoo in China Denies It's Exhibiting a Human in a Bear Suit

A bear walking on its hind legs and sporting baggy skin has led to a wild theory.

The great white is one of more than 500 shark species.

31 Fascinating Facts About Sharks

Whether you’re a ‘Jaws’ fanatic or just want to live every week like it’s Shark Week, you'll want to read up on these fascinating facts about sharks.

Nearly 60,000 Beluga Whales Are Migrating from the Arctic Into Canada—and Webcams Will Capture Their Journey

Thousands of beluga whales are swimming south, and you can watch their progress live.

The tell-tale hourglass identifies female black widow spiders.

10 Facts About Black Widow Spiders

Black widow venom is about 15 times as potent as a rattlesnake's, yet these charismatic spiders generally aren't a threat to humans.

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11 Fascinating Facts About the Frilled Shark

The eel-like shark is rarely seen by humans, but one was just found off the coast of Portugal.

12 Fascinating Facts About Crows

Crows are among the brainiest birds, able to recognize faces and hold grudges. Read on for more about these crafty corvids.

The 5-Second Rule: The Simple Way for Knowing When It’s Too Hot to Walk Your Dog

‘What temperature is too hot to walk a dog?’ doesn’t have a definitive answer, but there is an easy test you can do.

MA: New Bedford residents say seagull sculpture is 'too sexy'

A Busty Seagull Statue Is Ruffling Feathers in Massachusetts

The buxom bird is considered too lewd for public display.

Homicidal or harmless? iNaturalist can help you answer that question.

The iNaturalist App Is Like Shazam for Plants, Animals, and Insects

It has even led to the discovery of a new species.

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