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Listen: Honeybees Alert Their Pals When Killer Hornets Are Nearby By Letting Out a Horrific ‘Scream’

Asian honeybees have developed a disturbing defense mechanism against hornet attacks: "screaming" with their wings.

This dog is obviously shaking because it's soaking wet.

Why Do Dogs Shake Their Bodies?

A full-body shake after a bath is self-explanatory. But why do dogs shake so often when they’re totally dry?

"Better check this water. Could be trouble."

Why Do Cats Dip Their Paw in Water Bowls?

Cats sometimes act like a bowl of water is something to approach with extreme caution. There's a reason for it, though.

The 8 Most Expensive Cat Breeds and 8 Most Expensive Dog Breeds

English and French bulldogs are two of the most expensive dog breeds—but they don’t top the list.

America’s 10 Most In-Demand Pets—Axolotl Included

Axolotls are second on the list of the most in-demand pets in the U.S., beating cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs.

A tongue-eating parasite is just one of the many charming wonders of nature.

Meet the Tongue-Eating Louse, Which Does Exactly What You Think It Does

The tongue-eating louse is a charming little isopod that likes to burrow into a fish's gills, settle in its mouth, then suck the blood out of its tongue until it falls off so that it can replace the organ and dine on the mucus.

Treat Your Favorite Pet to 50 Percent Off Costumes and Treats During Chewy’s Halloween Sale

During this Chewy sale, save up to 50 percent on Halloween costumes, toys, treats, and more for your pet.

If You've Always Imagined What 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Would Sound Like If Sung By Cats, Wonder No More

This cat-centric parody of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is for any rock fan with a feline queen or king in their life.

Australia Is Vaccinating Hundreds of Its Koalas Against Chlamydia

Many of Australia’s koalas have chlamydia, which is making it extra difficult for them to keep their population numbers up.

Elephant smashing a pumpkin at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, in 2015.

Watching Elephants Smash Giant Pumpkins Is Incredibly Satisfying

For its 23rd annual "Squishing of the Squash," the Oregon Zoo gave its elephants giant pumpkins and filmed the destruction that ensued.

Not all dogs drool, but when they do, bring a towel.

Why Do Dogs Drool?

Dogs have a tendency to soak furniture and shirt sleeves in their saliva. In humans, this would be cause for concern. So why do dogs do it?

Good Moos: Cow Tipping Is a Myth

Stories of drunken and mischievous college students sneaking up on cows and tipping them over have persisted for decades. It turns out anyone claiming to have succeeded was just milking an urban legend.

To this day, no one knows what happened to Masterpiece.

The Mysterious Disappearance of Masterpiece the Poodle

Masterpiece the Toy Poodle was a prized pet. But despite his fame, his mysterious disappearance in 1953 remains unsolved.

This Quiz Will Help You Pick the Perfect Halloween Costume for Your Pet

Maybe your dog’s Halloween costume shouldn’t be Ted Lasso if your dog itself acts a lot more like Queen Elizabeth II.

A hover fly living up to its name on a thistle.

Watching 15 Common Insects Fly in Slow Motion Is Fascinating and Kind of Terrifying

Do praying mantises fly? Sometimes—and watching them take off nearly 200 times slower than normal is undeniably cool.

An illustration of a woolly mammoth, blissfully unaware of its species impending doom.

20 Cool Facts About the Ice Age

How many ice ages have there been so far? The same number of ‘Ice Age’ movies that have been released. (Five.)

This is not Mr. Goxx, but it's close enough.

Meet Mr. Goxx, a Crypto-Trading Hamster Who Is Out-Investing Warren Buffet

Mr. Goxx is part of a German hamster financial institution who makes selections based on a hamster wheel. He's currently outperforming the S&P 500.

A Joro spider snacking on a grasshopper.

Gigantic Joro Spiders Have Invaded Georgia—Here’s Why They Might Be Welcome Guests

Joro spiders, an invasive species in Georgia, aren’t your enemy. (Unless you’re a brown marmorated stink bug.)

This is the scariest photo of a river otter we could find.

River Otters Are Attacking People in Alaska, and Experts Don't Know Why

A pack of otters appears to be perpetuating a series of violent attacks in Anchorage, Alaska, terrorizing residents and possibly providing a premise for a low-budget horror movie.

The face greeting millions of telecommuters.

Your Cat Kind of Hates That You're Working From Home Now

Cats like routines, and their owners staying home all day isn't part of the plan. We spoke to a cat behaviorist about what to do when your fluffball revolts.

Nearly 24 Species of Wildlife Are About to Be Declared Extinct

The endangered species, including 11 birds, haven't been seen in decades as a result of human interference of their habitats.

Why Do Cats Wiggle Their Butts Before They Pounce?

Is this a cat’s version of a happy dance? Are they showing off for spectators? What’s going on here?

NicolasMcComber/iStock via Getty Images (dog rolling in grass)

The Real Reason Your Dog Likes to Roll Around in the Grass

Your dog isn't dreaming of ruining your rug when he rolls around in the grass—he's acting on an instinct that can be traced back to his predatory roots.

Wally looking regal in Wales in May 2021.

Wally, the Wandering Walrus Last Seen in Ireland, Was Just Spotted in Iceland

After leaving a bunch of damaged Irish boats in his wake, Wally the Walrus appears to be headed home to the Arctic.

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