ANIMALS

Barking at nothing is a popular dog pastime.

Why Do Dogs Bark at Nothing?

Barking into the abyss is a frequent complaint of pet owners, but there's an explanation. (And no, it's not aliens.)

You can practically hear the hissing and growling.

How to Help Your Cats Get Along, According to an Expert

Cats can get aggressive when you introduce a new animal into the house. These expert tips from a cat trainer can help your pets get along.

Why go by the jellyfish’s English name when you could go with its more delightful French moniker instead?

15 Delightfully Descriptive French Animal Names

En français, the name for ‘jellyfish’ comes from a famous figure in Greek mythology—can you guess which one?

Cricket, grasshopper, or '50s sci-fi monster?

The Differences Between a Cricket and a Grasshopper, Explained

Grasshoppers and crickets belong to the same insect order. But they aren't the same species.

Where Does the Phrase ‘… And the Horse You Rode in On’ Come From?

Why are we still employing a kiss-off that references a near-obsolete form of transportation?

Two-toed and three-toed sloths? Not the same thing.

13 Chill Facts About Sloths

Why are sloths so slow? Discover these fascinating facts about sloths, from their unique anatomy to their surprising swimming abilities.

The late Bobi is facing scrutiny over his world's oldest dog title.

BarkGate: Guinness World Records Is Having Trouble Verifying the World’s Oldest Dog

At 31 years old, Bobi was supposed to have been the world’s oldest dog. Now Guinness isn’t so sure.

Responsible pet owners should follow his advice.

How Bob Barker’s Wife Inspired His Animal Advocacy

Bob Barker's 'The Price is Right' sign-off encouraging people to get their pets spayed and neutered was largely thanks to his wife, Dorothy Jo.

10 Wild Bigfoot Conspiracy Theories

Sasquatch sightings have been reported in every state but Hawaii over the course of several centuries. In the process, a number of bizarre theories have been put forth to explain how the mysterious beasts came to be—and how they manage to evade us.

What’s the Difference Between Pigeons and Doves?

What’s the actual scientific difference between the birds we call 'doves' and those we label 'pigeons'? The answer might surprise you.

The British Museum's professional mousing staff answered to names like Black Jack and Poppet.

When Cats Took Over the British Museum

Being a professional mouser for the British Museum in the 20th century came with some competitive benefits.

Your dog's adorable brown eyes were no mistake.

Why Do Most Dogs Have Brown Eyes?

The "buy her brown contacts pls" meme is backed up by evolutionary science.

A photo of a woman resembling Patty Hearst, with a weapon in hand, from the robbery of a bank by members of the Symbionese Liberation Army.

9 Infamous Kidnappings From History

On February 4, 1974, publishing heiress Patty Hearst was taken from her Berkeley, California, apartment—but Hearst is far from the only abduction case to have captured public attention.

11 “Eco-Horror” Movies that Shocked the 1970s

Mother Nature can be scary, as these films full of homicidal bunnies, pissed-off piranhas, and one mutated bear prove.

Koala bear, mantis shrimp, maned wolf, and king cobra are all misnomers.

15 Animals With Misleading Names

With dolphins masquerading as whales, lizards as toads, and marsupials as bears, it can be tough to keep track of which animals are which.

100 Things We Learned in 2023

From record-breaking plants and incredible animal news to space superlatives and the awesome power of Taylor Swift fans, here’s the long list of things we learned in 2023.

8 Close-But-Not-Quite Cats

These unusual animals are in the same taxonomic group as cats, but there isn’t much family resemblance.

He's counting down the minutes until the fireworks end.

How to Protect Pets From Fireworks Stress

Your fluffy pals need special attention during holiday celebrations. Here's what you can do to help manage their stress.

Yes, Cats Will Play Fetch, Too—But Only If They Feel Like It

Toss some crumpled paper and maybe, if you're lucky, the cat will consider going to get it. Maybe.

Sploot 101: 13 Animal Slang Words Every Pet Parent Should Know

The internet has given us all kinds of delightful slang terms for what our cats and dogs do, from ‘blep’ and ‘bork’ to ‘smol’ and ‘sploot.’

Tiny Chicken Learns To Walk By Wearing Boots | The Dodo

Nubz—a Tiny, Toeless Chicken—is Slaying the Internet With His Adorable Strut (and Shoes)

Nubz has stolen the collective heart of the internet with his zest for life—and strutting.

She's erasing herself from the narrative.

Penelope, the Bronx Zoo Platypus That “Faked” a Pregnancy and Then Disappeared

The Bronx Zoo wanted a baby platypus. Penelope gave them something better: publicity.

Dumbo Drop: How World War II Kept Dumbo From Becoming ’TIME’ Magazine’s “Mammal of the Year”

The precocious pachyderm nearly made the cover. Then Pearl Harbor was attacked.

Not something a driver wants to see in their rear-view mirror.

Why Do Dogs Chase Cars?

A professional dog trainer explains the instinctual reason driving the behavior and offers some expert advice on how to stop your dog from chasing cars.

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