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Virus-Sniffing Dogs Could Help Detect COVID-19 in Asymptomatic Patients
As early as this summer, disease-sniffing dogs may be used to screen for asymptomatic carriers of the novel coronavirus.
ANIMALS
14 Animals Who Ran for Office
From canine mayors to equine councilmen, these animal politicians prove politics really has gone to the dogs—and cats, goats, gorillas, and other critters.
13 Landmark Intellectual Property Disputes
From 'Star Wars' similarities to Mike Tyson's iconic face tattoo to a selfie-taking monkey, here are 13 unusual intellectual property disputes.
7 Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents
If you're fostering a dog or cat for the first time, here are some tips that'll help ease your new furry friend into your home.
Closed to Tourists, Yosemite National Park Is Reclaimed by Native Wildlife
Yosemite National Park in California has been closed to tourists for weeks, and the animals there are taking advantage of the new free space and privacy.
What Happens When a Pet Is Left Money in a Will?
Mr. Mittens could inherit millions from a generous owner, but it takes some legal planning to make sure jealous humans don't come looking for the dough.
Roar—Tippi Hedren’s Wild Big Cat Movie From 1981—Will Soon Be Available to Stream
The 'Roar' cast includes Melanie Griffith as a teenager and more than 130 lions, tigers, jaguars, and other big cats.
You’re Probably Not Cleaning Your Dog’s Leash—But Here’s Why You Should Be
Your dog’s leash is a magnet for dirt from your hands, your pet, and the outside world. Here’s how often you should be washing it.
Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Site in Pennsylvania Amish Country Accommodates Horses and Buggies
Belleville, Pennsylvania, has a large Amish and Mennonite population, and a new coronavirus testing drive-thru is accommodating horses and buggies.
Need to Cure a Case of Cabin Fever? Try Backyard Birding
If you have a backyard, or even a tree outside your window, you can take up bird watching without leaving home.
10 Fascinating Animal Documentaries You Can Stream Right Now
These animal documentaries will take you on a cinematic journey around the globe, from the depths of the ocean to the skies above.
New York City Falcon Cam Reveals Nest With Four Eggs
If you're looking for something to do online, watch a peregrine falcon incubate her eggs on top of a New York City skyscraper.
Busch Is Donating Three Months’ Worth of Beer to People Who Adopt or Foster Shelter Dogs During the Coronavirus Pandemic
If getting to play with a lovable pup isn’t enough of an incentive to foster or adopt a shelter dog, Busch is throwing in a bonus.
Goat Your Own Way: In North Wales, a Herd of Goats Is Taking Advantage of the Empty Streets
This is an all-inclusive vacation for the goats, complete with walking tours and all-you-can-eat flower beds.
Why Are Sloths So Slow?
Sloths can take as long as one minute to move just 12 inches. It seems like a chill existence, until you consider what a glacial pace means for their pooping habits.
8 Things to Know About Tiger King, Netflix's Bizarre New True Crime Docuseries
The addictive new Netflix true crime series 'Tiger King' leaves a few unanswered questions on the table. We answer them.
Watch Fennec Foxes Exploring an Empty Chattanooga Zoo
After closing to visitors, the Chattanooga Zoo in Tennessee let its fennec foxes out of their enclosures for some environmental enrichment.
21 Misconceptions About Animals
Did you know wolves aren't actually howling at the moon? Learn why they howl along with the truth about other common misconceptions about animals.
7 Amazing Livestreams to Watch Right Now
Special events like the Cincinnati Zoo's daily Facebook Lives and the Budapest Festival Orchestra's 'quarantine soirées' make social distancing feel a bit less mundane.
Watching Penguins Explore Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium Is the Most Wonderful Thing You’ll See Today
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is closed to visitors due to the coronavirus outbreak, and the penguins there got to take advantage of the empty halls.
This New Insect Species Was Named After Lady Gaga for Its 'Wacky Fashion Sense'
There are a million reasons why we should be paying more attention to treehoppers, entomology student Brendan Morris says.
Mooove Over, Florida Man: A Florida Cow on the Loose Is Wanted By Police
The wanted poster for the runaway cow in Florida described her as having "surprising speed" and "amazing fence jumping skills."
Why Do We Call the NCAA Basketball Tournament 'March Madness'?
The story of March Madness has everything: Chaucer, sex-crazed hares, Alice in Wonderland, lawsuits, and a basketball coach-turned-poet from Illinois.
Poland Is Home to a Very Tiny Cat Museum
The Cat Museum in Kraków, Poland, crams roughly 1000 feline-centric curios into a 161-square-foot space.