ANIMALS

If you’re planning an early February trip to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, you might want to know the difference between groundhogs and gophers.

The history of Groundhog Day stretches back hundreds of years. But, as it turns out, the furry animal isn’t the best at getting the forecast right.

Before 2003's 'Finding Nemo,' 'Dory fish' were best known by another name. Actually, several other names.

In HBO’s new series ‘The Last of Us,’ Cordyceps fungus has infected humanity, turning those unlucky enough to become hosts into clicking, screaming, mushroomy monsters. Here’s what you need to know about the real fungus.

What is likely the world's largest cane toad—dubbed Toadzilla—weighed just shy of six pounds when it was found in Australia.

It’s impossible not to have fun when you’re hanging out with this goofy breed.

Despite being all around us, foxes are a bit of a mystery. Here's more about this elusive animal.

You’ve seen photos of quokkas. But what are they? How do you pronounce their name? And are they really that happy-go-lucky?

This vaccine could help honeybees combat American foulbrood, a disease that can wipe out entire colonies.

Studies have shown that just watching cat videos on the internet can boost a person’s energy and create positive emotions—so it’s no surprise that actual cat ownership has a number of benefits. Here are a few.

When you think of Saint Bernards, you probably think of the massive canines of the Swiss Alps, depicted in paintings delivering brandy to lost or stranded hikers.

While individual bubbles are fragile things, walls of them can muffle a major source of loud ocean noise.