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Why Is My Cat Chewing on My Hair?
If your cat chews your hair, don’t worry—he or she probably isn’t trying to eat you.
ANIMALS
Fine Feathered Fiends: 6 Bizarre Turkey Attacks
Your Thanksgiving turkey is harmless, but the live bird stalking your backyard might not be.
Should You Remove Your Dog’s Collar When at Home?
There are several important factors to take into consideration. And if your dog does wear a collar, you need to make sure it fits well and is safe.
Why Do Cats Cover Their Faces While Sleeping?
There are several reasons why cats have this adorable habit.
Therapy Llama and Alpaca Comfort Anxious Travelers at Portland Airport
You’ve heard of therapy dogs, but maybe not therapy llamas and alpacas.
10 Bizarre Animal Smuggling Stories
It seems pants are a common place for smugglers to conceal animals.
Animals Might Be Drinking More Than We Thought
You’ve heard the stories of birds drunk on fermented fruit, but scientists suspect that many animals ingest alcohol on a regular basis.
14 Bold Facts About Bald Eagles
Bald eagles are powerful symbols of America—but there's much more to know about these quirky birds.
Recently Discovered ‘Toadlet’ Is One of Smallest Vertebrates on Earth
Researchers just described one of the tiniest frogs known to science.
Polar Bears Are Picking Up More Pathogens as Sea Ice Shrinks
Researchers recently found that polar bears are facing higher exposure to certain bacteria and viruses.
Why Do We Call Dogs Fido?
“Fido” is a name that has become synonymous with all things dog. But where did the name come from?
A 911 Call About a Raccoon Invasion Is a Good Reminder Never to Feed Wild Animals
Where there is one hungry raccoon, there are likely dozens, as one unfortunate woman found out.
The 10 Most Dog- and Cat-Obsessed States
Find out which states are most preoccupied with their pets.
The 20 Rattiest Cities in the U.S.
New York rats may be the most iconic—but another U.S. city is even rattier.
It’s Time to Vote for the Most Beautiful Bat
The Bureau of Land Management is hosting the beauty contest you never knew you needed to see.
Why Does My Dog Lick Me?
Your dog’s motivations for licking you range from adorable to disgusting.
Why Do We Say Cats Have Nine Lives?
Though cats only live once, the idea that the animals have nine lives has been around for a long time.
8 Animals People Didn’t Think Were Real
Western scientists have doubted the existence of everything from the rhinoceros to the gorilla.
The 10 Most Popular Pet Names of 2024
If you’re struggling to come up with a pet name, consider these common choices.
Why Do Cats ‘Chatter’ and ‘Chirp’ at Birds?
There’s a natural explanation for the very un-catlike sounds your pet starts emitting when it sees a bird or squirrel.
The 20 Most Popular Dog Breeds Among Celebrities
When it comes to popular dog breeds, celebrities are just like us.
Do Wombats Use Their Butts as Deadly Weapons?
An important investigation of the muscular marsupials’ bony backsides.
Why Do Some Horses Need Shoes, But Cows Don't?
There are many reasons why horses might need shoes. There’s pretty much only one reason why cows don’t.
Why Scientists Are Crocheting Adorable Wool Hats for Cats
Studying chronic pain in cats just got easier thanks to these cute accessories.