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.
After leaving a bunch of damaged Irish boats in his wake, Wally the Walrus appears to be headed home to the Arctic.
There's a bigger danger for pets during Halloween season than being forced to dress as Baby Yoda. Chocolate and other candy can prove harmful and even fatal.
Humans have a pretty long lifespan, but it's nothing compared to that of a deep sea sponge, one of the oldest animals on Earth.
The purpose of a dog’s dewclaw is often overlooked—but that doesn’t mean there isn’t one. Here are all the details on the digit.
Whether their fame lasted for 15 minutes or a lifetime, the notoriety these animals received was well-deserved.
Pet owners know the perils of having carpeting in their home. When it comes to tears and rips, check out this method and you won't have to replace the entire carpet.
There are few diversions more delightful than the footnotes in author Mary Roach’s books—and the footnotes in her latest, 'Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law,' are no exception.
Scientists estimate that roughly 8.7 million species of plants and animals roam the Earth today. And some of them might haunt your dreams.
On September 13, the only two-toed sloths in Scotland made their first public appearance at the Edinburgh Zoo.
From Kenya to Canada, here are 11 wildlife sanctuaries doing amazing work for animals around the world.
This mesmerizing timelapse video captures the intricate handiwork that goes into spinning a spider web.
Glow-in-the-dark scorpions are a dime a dozen. But what purpose does the trait really serve, if any?
Are you a UK resident whose dog doesn’t mind posing for a few photos? That could earn you a free vacation.
If you want to live in a city that's as welcoming to pets as your home is, consider moving to one of these spots.
A giant crocodile named Gustave is said to have killed dozens of people in Burundi. His legend continues to haunt the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
Sadly, the answer to “How long do indoor cats live?” is not “As long as you do!” But they do usually outlive outdoor cats.
A hen named Henry patrols the parking area of a New Zealand preschool. According to one student, Henry ensures that "when cars come, they don't drive over the children."
Though humans and koalas don't have much in common, there is one big similarity: fingerprints. Koalas have looping fingerprints just like humans, and some might not be able to tell them apart.
If you're an uninvited guest to an octopus hangout, you need to be prepared for a seashell coming at your dome.
For this invasive species, it’s best to adopt a ‘Take no prisoners’ mentality. And that may mean drowning spotted lanternfly eggs in alcohol.
This ASMR video of a tortoise chowing down on some veggies is as fun to watch as it is to listen to.
It’s time to let the cat out of the bag: English isn’t alone in featuring cats in its idioms. In languages from all over the world, expressions of all kinds are enhanced by the mention of our feline friends.
How long dogs need to be walked depends largely on their breed, size, and face shape. We're not kidding about that last part.
The ugliest animals ever, from the blobfish to the star-nosed mole, aren’t just hideous for no reason.