ANIMALS

Do Bears Really Love Honey?

If your experience with bears is largely limited to reading Winnie the Pooh as a kid, you might think that these fuzzy mammals will do anything to get their gigantic paws on a jar of honey.

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California Is Planning to Build the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing

By 2023, Los Angeles plans to complete the world’s largest wildlife crossing—and the first of its kind near a major metropolis.

PetSmart Is Selling Guinea Pig Costumes for Halloween

This Halloween, PetSmart is making sure guinea pigs aren't left out of playing dress-up with a collection of tiny costumes including a mermaid, unicorn, pineapple, and more.

Meet Klepetan: The Stork Who Flies 8000 Miles From South Africa to Croatia Each Year to Visit His Love

A stork is proving that long-distance relationships can work. Klepetan, a South African male stork, flies over 8000 miles each year to see his avian lady love.

‘Water’ in Kansas City Woman’s Ear Turned Out to Be a Venomous Brown Recluse Spider

She woke to the sensation that water was stuck in her ear, and thankfully went right to the doctor’s office.

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How Does Alberta, Canada, Stay Rat-Free?

Alberta is the only province in Canada that does not have any rats and is, in fact, the largest inhabited area on the planet that is rat-free.

The Bird or Bunny Optical Illusion Could Have You Second-Guessing Your Eyesight

A new video depicts someone stroking a raven—or is it a bunny rabbit ? Watch the viral clip and decide for yourself.

Snuggle a Raccoon While You Sip Your Coffee at Ukraine’s Raccoon Cafe

The cafe's exterior features a mural of Rocket Raccoon from 'Guardians of the Galaxy’ and various raccoons dressed up as superheroes.

Could Gigantic Coconut Crabs Have Played a Part in Amelia Earhart’s Mysterious Disappearance? At Least One Scientist Thinks So

Thirteen human bones that may have been Amelia Earhart’s were found and promptly lost. But what happened to the other 193?

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The Cat Sanctuary That Sits Near the Ancient Roman Site Where Julius Caesar Was Murdered

Cats will sleep anywhere—even in ancient ruins. Rome's Colonia Felina di Torre Argentina Roma is a cat sanctuary stationed on the site where conspirators stabbed Julius Caesar 22 times outside the Theatre of Pompey.

Fish Tube: How the 'Salmon Cannon' Works and Why It's Important

The salmon-loaded cannon has taken the internet by storm, but its purpose goes far beyond being a viral amusement.

Virginia Zoo Is Auctioning Off the Chance to Name Its New Red Panda Triplets

Three red panda babies were born at the Virginia Zoo in June, and up to three members of the public will have the honor of choosing their names.

Surprising Answers for 15 Questions About Your Dog

There's a reason why dogs lick people, why they walk in a circle before lying down, and their feet sometimes smell like corn chips.

A Same-Sex Penguin Couple Has Adopted an Egg at a Berlin Zoo

When penguins Skip and Ping expressed their desire to rear a baby chick, zookeepers granted their wish.

Airlines Are No Longer Allowed to Ban Service Dogs Based on Breed

A new rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation now forbids airlines from discriminating against service dogs of particular breeds, including pit bulls.

This Caturday, Watch Two Kitties Duke It Out in the World’s Oldest Cat 'Video'

With this early film of a staged cat fight, Thomas Edison may have inadvertently predicted our viral cat video obsession.

25 Benefits of Adopting a Rescue Dog

According to the ASPCA, 3.3 million dogs enter shelters each year in America alone. Get to know the many benefits that rescuing a dog can have on both you and your pup.

A Custom Wheelchair Allowed This Brain-Injured Baby Raccoon to Walk Again

After Vittles the raccoon suffered a brain injury, she couldn't support herself. Now she's walking again with the help of a custom wheelchair.

Mystery Solved: Scientists Have Figured Out Why Some Squirrels Are Black

The black squirrel is an uncommon sight in the squirrel population. Scientists now believe they know why.

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You (And Your Beagle) Can Spend the Night in This Beagle-Shaped House

The Airbnb listing for the Dog Bark Park Inn B&B in Cottonwood, Idaho, says it all: “Stay in a giant dog! That's right, it’s a beagle-shaped one-unit inn where being in this doghouse is a good thing and comfortable to boot!”

The 25 Most Pet-Friendly Cities in America

For many people, having a pet is basically the equivalent of having a child. So it's important to live in a place where your fur babies feel welcome.

The Fossil of a Human-Sized Penguin Has Been Unearthed in New Zealand

The new species, dubbed 'Crossvallia waiparensi,' waddled the Earth some time between 66 and 56 million years ago.

Miniature Horses Now Included on the List of Service Animals Airlines Must Allow to Fly

Your next flight may include a mini horse riding in coach, thanks to new service animal guidelines released by the Department of Transportation.

Delaware Becomes the First State to Achieve ‘No-Kill’ Status for Its Animal Shelters

Best Friends Animal Society hopes that the other 49 states will follow Delaware’s new standard by 2025.

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