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Yes, reindeer are real—but no, they can’t fly.

Some of the best Disney movies at least feature a few animals as side characters, while others star animals. Test your Disney knowledge with our trivia quiz.
Natalie Zamora|
The annual holiday event, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, looked a lot different decades ago.
Jenny Cohen|
Many famous authors called unexpected animals their pets.
Lorna Wallace|

Pets

The White House took a special liking to the animal.
Jenny Cohen|
A look at which states have some of the worst stressors on pet parents when traveling for Thanksgiving.
Chelsea Thatcher|
Dog parents in these 10 states are willing to make some life-changing decisions for their pets.
AJ DiCosimo|
Older animals can still make great companions—here’s what to consider when looking to add one to your family.
Garin Pirnia|
Francine the cat went missing for a while in a different city. Now she‘s back home.
CaLea Johnson|
See which pet costumes people are most excited for this Halloween.
CaLea Johnson|
Is your new pet’s name on this list?
CaLea Johnson|
Cats sometimes act like a bowl of water is something to approach with extreme caution. There’s a reason for it, though.
Jake Rossen|

Birds

TikTok's latest viral trend has users telling their partners about the bird they saw today, but what exactly is the “Bird Theory”?
Cody Schultz|
Careful study of surviving documents and specimens, as well as a little science, have revealed a bit about the dodo.
Erin McCarthy|
The answer involves World War I soldiers and a cute bird.
CaLea Johnson|

Cats

Think you know your feline facts? Test yourself with this puzzling primer on all things cat. (Bonus points if you can finish before one starts napping on your keyboard.)

Dogs

Taking vet bills and daycare into account, some of the costliest cities for dog lovers might be unexpected.
AJ DiCosimo|
It’s important to be as prepared as possible before you and your pup hit the trail.
Alexia Kontolemos|
Some cities have dogs waiting much longer than 30 days to make it to their forever homes.
AJ DiCosimo|
If you need name inspiration for your own pup, take a cue from pet owners across the country.
CaLea Johnson|

Fish

These now-extinct creatures, including the Anteosaurus and Nanuqsaurus, are total nightmare fuel.
Ivan Farkas|
From a ginormous relative of the garden pillbug to fish with translucent heads, these organisms are adapted to the dark, cold, pressurized environment of the deep sea.
Kat Long|
Toxic explosives were no barrier for the fish and invertebrates colonizing a World War II-era munitions dump in the Baltic Sea, according to a new study.
Nick Keppler|
Scientists are finding new ways to listen to fish thanks to technological advancements.
CaLea Johnson|

Insects

From the Vatican’s “Lesus” medal to Beanie Babies to the Civil War coins that declare “shoot him on the spoot.”
Arika Okrent|
English spelling can be frustrating and confusing, but there are things you can do to help make the task of getting it right more manageable.
Editorial Staff|
Would you recoil in terror if spell-check ever stopped working? Fear not: You're in good company.
Mark Mancini|

Reptiles

A rare gecko once thought to be lost is making a comeback in the Galápagos.
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