ANIMALS

A tree frog spits out a male wasp after being pseudo-stung.

Male Wasps Can Use Genital Spikes to Ward Off Frogs

Frogs trying to eat helpless male wasps are in for a nasty surprise.

Steven Spielberg Is Sorry That ‘Jaws’ Caused a Shark Panic

Steven Spielberg apologized for sparking an anti-shark feeding frenzy in the ’70s.

Hermey the Elf and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer from the Rankin/Bass television special.

Why Is Rudolph the Red-Nosed ‘Reindeer’ Actually a White-Tailed Deer?

Since the character's inception, Rudolph has more closely resembled a white-tailed deer than the reindeer that live near the North Pole.

Reindeer Vs. Caribou: What's the Difference?

The distinction between these animals is part cultural and part scientific. And lately, scientists have been reconsidering their relationship.

10 Facts About Scottish Fold Cats

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, bagpipes, and some of the world’s finest whiskies all hail from Scotland—but the country’s most lovable export might be the Scottish Fold Cat. (Sorry, Scottish Terriers.)

A Dimetrodon at the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Canada.

7 Prehistoric Creatures That Aren’t Dinosaurs

These prehistoric beasts deserve just as much recognition as their dinosaur peers.

All this dog wants is some chicken soup and ‘The Crown.’

Dogs Are in the Midst of a Terrible Flu Season, Too

Socializing your dog is good, but be aware it carries risk of canine flu.

There’s no denying Scottish terriers are cute.

11 Facts About the Scottish Terrier

Learn more about the dog in the Monopoly box.

Sámi herders tending to their reindeer in the Norwegian Arctic, 2016. | Scott Wallace/GettyImages

8 Facts About Sámi Reindeer Herders

For centuries, the Sámi people of Northern Europe have relied on reindeer herding for food, warmth, and income.

Gummy bears have a surprisingly dark origin.

The Surprisingly Dark Origins of Gummy Bears

From their dark roots to their migration to America, gummy bears play a large role in the history of candy.

The sound koalas make is quite startling.

Koalas’ Rumbling Roars Don't Match Their Cuddly Appearance

Koalas possess one of the greatest discrepancies between voice pitch and size in the animal kingdom.

A great white shark breaches at Seal Island, False Bay, South Africa.

8 Unusual Shark Behaviors That Might Surprise You

Some shark behaviors may look a little odd to us, but there are good reasons why they have evolved to perform them.

Can You Spot the Cat in This Sea of Owls?

You'll need some serious owl eyes to solve this hidden image brainteaser by Gergely “Dudolf” Dudás.

A Sea-Monkeys ad from an old comic book. A border has been added and the ad has been placed on a background.

20 Amazing Facts About Sea-Monkeys

Here are a few things you might not have known about Sea-Monkeys, one of your favorite childhood pets.

They’ll definitely hear your comments about their ear size.

8 Facts About Cornish Rex Cats

Imagine if a Whippet turned into a cat—and, along the way, it decided to get a perm.

15 of the Best Gifts for Pets, According to Experts

Overwhelmed by all the choices on the market? We’ve rounded up an assortment of the best gifts for pets, as chosen by the experts.

10 Facts About Snoopy

Snoopy debuted in Charles M. Schulz’s ‘Peanuts’ comic strip on October 4, 1950, though it took a month for him to get a name. And nearly a year before he became Charlie Brown’s dog.

Keep your pup away from the pumpkin pie.

The Thanksgiving Foods That Are Safe for Your Pets, According to Experts

Not all Thanksgiving scraps are healthy for your furball. Some are even dangerous.

Koalas might be cute, but they're definitely not bears.

34 Misleading Misnomers Explained

From Chinese checkers and Panama hats to koala bears and king crabs, and beyond, these names aren't quite what they seem.

The 40 Most Popular Dog and Cat Names of 2022

According to Rover’s latest annual pet name report, there are dogs out there named Anna Delvey.

10 Big Facts About Turkeys

Don’t be fooled by the rumors that turkeys are silly. These impressive birds are smarter than you think.

Beech woolly aphids do the boogie-woogie (2020)

Watch the Hypnotic Dance of the Boogie-Woogie Aphid

The boogie-woogie aphid is nicknamed for an unusual defense mechanism.

Adopting an Older Pet? This Pet Food Company Will Help You Cover the Fees

There’s never a bad time to adopt an older pet—but doing so now could save you a couple hundred bucks.

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‘Demonic’: Derek the Jackdaw Is Currently Menacing Children in South Yorkshire

The bird’s wild mood swings have some residents living in fear of his winged wrath.

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