ANIMALS

It's twice the length of the Hoover Dam, but it was only discovered with the help of satellite imagery.

We know cats purr for a variety of reasons. But the actual mechanics of how they make their signature sound remains unclear.

Edgar Allan Poe knew what he was doing when he chose the raven to croak “nevermore” in his famous poem.

A miniature dachshund named Valerie has defied the odds, evading capture and surviving in the wild for over a year.

For the first time, researchers have documented a shark producing sound.

Videos of dogs watching the animated film “Flow” have gone viral recently, and science backs up the adorable phenomenon.

From the luna moth to the Madagascan sunset moth, these species rival the most stunning butterflies.

One Maine lobster fisherman goes the extra mile by taking care of the protected crustaceans he catches before returning them to the water.

Adrian Budnick’s creative viral videos raised dog adoption rates by 25 percent at the Metro Animal Care and Control shelter in Nashville.

A Maori octopus was spotted clinging to a shortfin mako shark, leaving scientists puzzled.

Use this map to plan your birding schedule ahead of the spring migration.

Classic Disney characters have lent their names to spiders, dinos, and more.

Scientists at the University of St. Andrews found that seals can detect blood oxygen levels, allowing them to plan dives and avoid drowning.

What happens when nearly 900 dachshunds gather in one place? A world record, of course.

History is teeming with unlikely heroes—these ones just happen to have feathers and fur.

Turnspit dogs had a terrible job. And once their work was made obsolete, the breed went extinct.

The New England Aquarium’s retirement area for penguins offers specialized healthcare and a peaceful habitat for elderly birds.

A new study reveals that baleen whales, including humpbacks and gray whales, enrich oceans when they take a whizz.

Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself safe from the rodent-borne viral disease.

How did the word for a female dog become a derogatory word for women? We explain.

Whitetop the therapy llama just celebrated a record-breaking birthday.

Keep your dog‘s bed fresh and safe with these cleaning steps and tips.

Where does your state rank when it comes to wildlife conservation?

ESA Doctors is hiring a “Chief of Pet Flicks“ to watch animal movies and write about their impact on mental health.