ANIMALS

Genetics, seasonal changes, and Earth's magnetic field all play a role.

Some of these animals are rugged mountaineers, some have spots instead of stripes, and some of them bark like dogs. And if you want to tell the zebra species apart, look at their rumps.

Both develop from caterpillars and both have impressive wings, but if you know what to look for, it's easy to tell moths and butterflies apart.

From Reynard to Robin Hood, these fictional foxes all left a lasting impression.

From the “dark politicks” of cuttlefish to the “prodigious bigness” of snakes, here are 10 accounts of the first times explorers encountered new animals, foods, and more.

The origins are often more complicated (and fun) than you’d expect.

Not everyone believes that meteor goldfish are even real. But Chicken Nugget and Tater Tot are giving hope.

Porcupines might be considered a prickly bunch, but you’ll find they're pretty docile once you get to know them.

Manatees are aquatic animals that live in coastal waters in several places throughout the world.

Some of them swim sideways.

When it comes to abbreviations for animal names, doggy for dog makes sense, as does kitty for cat, when you think about it: Kitty comes from the word kitten. But where does bunny for rabbit come from?

The Labradoodle is a beloved designer dog breed, but in the eyes of the dog's creator, it's a 'Frankenstein['s] monster.'