ANIMALS

Kansas Man Digs Into Couch Cushions Looking for His Keys, Finds 6-Foot Boa Constrictor Instead

It’s unclear whether or not the man ever found his lost keys, or if perhaps the boa constrictor found them first.

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Félicette, the First Cat in Space, Finally Has a Proper Memorial in Strasbourg, France

Six decades after Félicette became the first cat to travel to space and the only cat to return alive, the history-making feline has received her own memorial.

Punxsutawney Phil is not the most reliable weather predictor.

How Accurate Are Punxsutawney Phil's Groundhog Day Weather Predictions?

The stats indicate that practice doesn’t always make perfect when it comes to mid-sized meteorological rodents.

Therapy Puppy Provides Comfort to Grieving Families at North Carolina Funeral Home

Macon Funeral Home in North Carolina hopes Mochi the Bernese mountain dog will offer grieving families the comfort they need.

One of the World’s Most Dangerous Spiders Could Invade Homes after Australia's Recent Rainfall

The venom of the Sydney funnel web spider can kill in as little as 15 minutes. And they might be lurking in Australian residents' shoes or laundry.

Perdita, the ‘World’s Worst Cat,’ Is Looking for Her Forever Home

The Mitchell County Animal Rescue says Perdita the cat is "not for the faint of heart," so they're waiving all adoption fees.

It’s Raining Iguanas In South Florida

As temperatures approached freezing in South Florida, the National Weather Service in Miami warned of stunned iguanas falling out of trees.

A Monkey Is On the Loose in Galveston, Texas—For the Second Time

Galveston residents should keep an eye out for Lilly, an illegal pet capuchin monkey who escaped on January 20.

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The Reason Dogs Twitch in Their Sleep

Dogs dream during the REM cycle of sleep just like humans do, and the results can be quite adorable.

Not-So-Fancy Feast: Your Cat Probably Would Eat Your Rotting Corpse

The idea of cats devouring their dead owners is no urban legend. A new paper documented these savage creatures dining out on human flesh.

Wolf Puppies Play Fetch, Too, Study Finds

Some wolf puppies will retrieve balls for perfect strangers, suggesting that the species may be genetically predisposed toward the adorable behavior.

Good Moos: Science Says Cows Have Unique Voices

Bovine vocalization isn't just random bleating. New research suggests that cows can be identified by their individual moos.

A Very Good Dog Named Patsy Has Saved More Than 220 Sheep From Australia’s Fires

When a fire approached a farm in Australia, a heroic dog named Patsy sprang into action to lead more than 220 sheep to safety.

How to Use Your Crafting Skills to Help Animals Displaced by Australia's Fires

Rescue groups in Australia are looking for handmade nests, blankets, and joey pouches to provide to the animals whose homes have been destroyed by wildfires.

10 New Bird Species and Subspecies Discovered on Indonesian Islands

The discovery of 10 bird species and subspecies on three remote islands in Indonesia marks the first time in over a century that so many new birds have been found in such a small area.

Arctic Snowy Owls Are Descending on Detroit—Here’s Why

A population boom of snowy owls has catalyzed unexpected bird migration (and given Michiganders a fantastic bird-watching opportunity, too).

Keanu Reeves, in happier times with his pup, in John Wick (2014).

Hate to Watch a Movie That Involves a Sad Dog Plot? This Website Can Warn You Ahead of Time

Nothing ruins movie night faster than seeing a fictitious animal harmed. Now you can screen movies and television to make sure the good boy lives.

Scientists Put 3D Glasses on Cuttlefish and Find Out They Use Human-Like Depth Perception to Hunt Prey

3D movies of shrimp were involved, too—all in the name of seeing if cuttlefish use stereopsis like we do.

Move Over, Chernobyl Puppies: The Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Site Has a Vibrant Wildlife Scene, Too

The 2011 disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant led to the evacuation of 100,000 humans. But the animals don't appear to be going anywhere.

12 Ways You Can Help Australia’s Wildfire Victims

Australia has been ravaged by fires that have devastated nearly 18 million acres of land, destroyed thousands of homes, and killed an estimated 1 billion animals. Fortunately, there are ways you can help.

The National Zoo Is Hoping to Spark a Love Connection Between Two Sloths

Athena, a 1.5-year-old two-toed sloth, may help the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., launch a successful sloth breeding program.

This Rescue Kitten Looks Like Baby Yoda, and the Internet Has Fallen In Love

A North Carolina rescue kitten that bears a striking resemblance to Baby Yoda has taken the internet by storm.

Can Birds Control Their Bladders and Bowels?

Birds take care of their bodily functions a little differently than we humans do—and sometimes seem to use them as a weapon for attacking enemies.

21 of Theodore Roosevelt’s Most Memorable Pets

When Theodore Roosevelt moved into the White House in 1901, he brought with him his wife, his six children, and one of the widest (and wildest) menageries Washington, D.C. has ever seen.

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