ANIMALS

Weather Advisory: It’s Raining Cicada Pee

If you plan on hiking where the Brood X cicadas have emerged this summer, bring an umbrella to block the cicada pee (or at least wear a hat).

Dogs like ice cream, but it's not a good idea to let them indulge.

Can Dogs Eat Ice Cream?

It can be tempting to give in to a pleading pup who's got eyes on your ice cream cone. But should you hand it over?

Watch a Time-Lapse Video of Brood X Cicadas Emerging

Brood X cicada shells are covering surfaces in many parts of the United States, and this creepy video shows how they got there.

The CDC Is Warning People Not to Kiss or Snuggle Their Chickens

The warning comes as backyard coops continue to grow in popularity and chicken affection is on the rise.

Dogs Everywhere Are Munching on Brood X Cicadas—But Are They Safe to Eat?

The long-dormant insects are out in the billions, but dogs that consider them a snack may wind up having to see a vet if they eat too many.

7 of the Most Destructive Invasive Insects

They may be small, but these invasive insects have caused serious damage to agriculture and the environment since invading the U.S.

7 of the Most Destructive Invasive Insects

They may be small, but these invasive insects have caused serious damage to agriculture and the environment since invading the U.S.

7 of the Most Destructive Invasive Insects

They may be small, but these invasive insects have caused serious damage to agriculture and the environment since invading the U.S.

Could You Beat a Grizzly Bear in a Fight? Some People Think They Can

According to a YouGov poll, most (but not all) people think they could beat a rat. Some also think they could defeat bears and lions.

Dogs Can Donate Blood to Save the Lives of Their Fellow Canines, Too

Signing up your dog to donate blood is easy—and it could potentially save the lives of up to four other pets.

Science Shows Cats Love Even Imaginary Boxes

Breaking new cat research proves that a cat will settle in on a square drawn on the floor. Why? Because it's a cat.

A fox near the Chernobyl power plant in 2017.

Chernobyl May Not Be Habitable for Humans for Another 24,000 Years, But Wildlife Is Thriving

Rare animal species in Chernobyl, from lynxes to wild horses, seem to be weathering all that radiation relatively well.

Louder Than Traffic: Listen to the Deafening Sounds of a Cicada Chorus

When the Brood X cicadas emerge in late spring 2021, their mating calls will rival the volume of lawn mowers, car stereos, and low-flying planes.

That little pouch in the dog's lower left ear is called a Henry's pocket.

Why Do Some Dogs Have a Pocket in Their Ears?

It's called a cutaneous marginal pouch, and while science is a little uncertain of its true purpose, it can double as a B&B for ticks.

A Rare Calico Lobster Found Its Way to a Virginia Red Lobster

The spotted lobster was dubbed 'Freckles' and was spared a typical lobster's fate, winding up on display rather than on a plate.

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World's Heaviest Moth Makes Rare Appearance at Australian School

The giant wood moth dies a few days after reaching adulthood, and females are so heavy they have trouble flying.

Rhinos need to be relocated in order to survive.

Transporting Rhinos Upside-Down Is 'Vital' to Their Conservation

Seeing a rhino hanging upside-down from a helicopter might make you uncomfortable, but it's indisputably a good thing for the rhino.

Dormie was an Airedale Terrier who ran afoul of the law.

Paw and Order: Dormie, the Dog Who Went on Trial for Cat Murder

In 1921, an Airedale Terrier named Dormie captured national attention by becoming the first dog to be put on trial for (cat) murder. And yes, he had a lawyer.

You smiled when you looked at this puppy, didn't you?

You Could Get Paid to Look at Pictures of Puppies

Do cute puppy pictures have therapeutic effects? One dog food company has devised an experiment to find out.

Does Your Cat’s Butthole Touch Everything It Sits On? One Middle-Schooler Devised an Experiment to Find Out

The science experiment was made possible by red lipstick, white paper, and a high tolerance for looking at cat buttholes.

Does Bone China Contain Any Actual Bone? The Answer Might Unnerve You

If your bone china dinnerware is what it claims to be, it probably contains more than a little powdered cow.

Can You Spot the Dog That Stole the Sausage in This Brainteaser?

If you were a dog that came across an unattended string of sausages, you’d probably swipe them, too.

The Reason Why Dogs Go Wild After a Bath

Dogs tend to sprint like Olympians after escaping from the tub. What prompts this kind of canine behavior?

Get ready for the Kentucky Derby with these facts about Thoroughbred horses.

7 Fast Facts About Thoroughbred Horses

If you've ever watched the Kentucky Derby, you've seen a field full of Thoroughbred horses in action.

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