ANIMALS

A new study suggests that some sharks do sleep, even though they appear to be wide-awake when they're catching up on theirs Zs.

Like most cat breeds, the Siamese’s true origins are cloaked in mystery.

The sexual organ of the majestic blue whale is so impressive that some speculate it's been mistaken for sea monsters.

Ospreys were once threatened by hunting and pesticides, but these birds of prey made a dramatic comeback.

It’s probably time for a ‘Lady and the Tramp’ rewatch, anyway—you might as well try to make some cash while doing it.

You don’t have to watch The Walking Dead to catch some brain-eating action. In yet another example of the truth being stranger than fiction, it turns out that the animal kingdom has produced some consummate noggin-nibblers… including a few that might surp

Fans of '90s alternative music may recall King Missile's big single, "Detachable Penis." While the song may have been silly, it turns out than in the animal world, the idea isn't all that bizarre—at least not to the sea slug Chromodoris reticulata.

When dropping hints about gifts to your Valentine, mention these pet-safe flowers to consider and toxic species to avoid.

Dogs wag their tails to show you how happy they are that you’re finally home from work. But the furry appendages serve other purposes, too.

If you're worried that a bat is looking to swoop down at any given moment and suck down a few pints of your precious blood, we've got really great news for you.

In Sunnyvale, California, anxious residents constantly stepping in bird poop are hoping laser pointers, scary sounds, and fake crow corpses will help scare off the crows that are taking over the town.