ANIMALS

Diving into a pool or lake to escape bees could result in a death worthy of a 'Final Destination' movie.

The baby croc was the product of a mother who has spent her entire life in captivity.

Shrimp and prawns are two tasty crustaceans that are often confused with one another. We examine the differences.

While it’s certainly true that dogs are generally kind spirits, that won’t dissuade them from using you as a charcuterie board upon your death.

What's the right way to describe a group of worms? A "bunch" may sound like a lazy descriptor, but it's correct.

Manx cats can have tails of varying lengths, but only “rumpies” or “rumpy risers” are eligible to compete in the championship classes in CFA cat shows.

If your dog follows everywhere you go, don’t be too worried about it. The behavior indicates they see you in a positive light.

The tendency for dogs to steal, chew, and snuggle your shoe while dozing off is common across breeds, ages, and temperaments.

When it comes to rescuing endangered species, progress is an ongoing effort—but these plants and animals have made successful comebacks.

Yorkshire Terrier dogs—better known as Yorkies—have a lot of personality packed into their tiny bodies. Learn more about this energetic breed and its history.

To city dwellers, it might seem that pigeons multiply magically: All the birds swooping down at us, or scurrying out of the way when we walk, are fully grown. How come we never see baby pigeons anywhere?

They can't put a ring on it, but when these animals find a mate, they're ready to commit.