12 Fun Facts About Pugs
These adorably wrinkly-faced dogs have a rich history.
These adorably wrinkly-faced dogs have a rich history.
“Because it's adorable” is just an unintended side effect. There’s actually an evolutionary reason behind why dogs curl up to sleep.
The first time scientists encountered a platypus specimen, they thought the animal was a hoax. Read on for a few more things you might not have known about this quirky creature.
From tardigrades to T. Rex, this visualization puts the sizes of 150 animals into perspective.
Cats have attracted a lot of different superstitions over the years—some easier to believe than others.
Myth, hoax, or Mother Nature's freak accident? Here's the story of nearly every rat king ever discovered.
We can’t promise you’ll ever feel the same way about pasta, pools, or your own face.
Noble working doggos practically scream for scratches, but you must resist the urge.
French Bulldogs may have roots in England, but they’re now the most popular dog breed in the United States.
The story of Jack Black, the eccentric “rat and mole destroyer to her majesty.”
In this video, Pang Pha the elephant is shown peeling a banana using only her trunk—a first for the species.
Is there beaver butt in your vanilla ice cream?
With the proper care, all dogs are trainable. But some may fit particular situations better than others.
If you thought modern-day dating was rough, just wait until you find out how these deep-sea dwellers get it on.
Did you know that their red color is a warning sign, their babies look like alligators, and they can change the flavor of your wine?
From blood banks and barcodes to the Super Soaker and the pizza box, here are the fascinating stories behind inventions that changed the world.
Also known as Mexican walking fish, the axolotl is famous for its ability to regrow limbs and organs, but there's more to these aquatic salamanders than meets the eye.
Chemicals from special glands on a dog’s rear end tell other dogs a lot about them. Here’s why dogs sniff each other's butts.
Red pandas have always lived in the shadow of the other, more famous panda. But now it’s time to give them their due.
We asked some allergy experts if a truly hypoallergenic animal actually exists.
When did woolly mammoths go extinct? Their fossilized bones say one thing, but their poop paints a messier picture.
They’re cute. They’re cuddly. But beware: these undeniably adorable animals are dangerous.
Conservation officers for New Mexico’s Department of Game and Fish may get to cuddle a bear cub every once in a while.
We spoke to several veterinary behavior experts to learn how to keep anxious dogs calm, no matter the scenario.