Pets & Animals

Make a dog's golden years truly golden when you forgo the typical puppy to give a senior dog a new...

It's heartbreaking to see your dog in pain but should you give your dog medicine from your own stash?

Yes, one option is adoption!

How is it possible that bugs, itty-bitty little bugs, make such loud noises?

Sensitive cells and an enlarged olfactory bulb allow sharks to detect a small amount of blood in the water, but...

Leaping lizards! From ingenious ways to elude predators to even "flying," these cool creatures are capable of some pretty amazing...

Because who doesn't want to know more about the most adorable animals on the planet?

Before you reward your dog with a chew toy, make sure you're not putting his or her health at risk.

Deciding what to call your new feline friend can be hard. This list of cute cat names is here to...

To better understand the furry goofball you call your best friend, find out what common dog behaviors mean, according to...

Tail-wagging could mean your pup's happy to see you—or not. We asked dog behaviorists to decipher dog tail meanings, and...

From horse escorts to much-loved mascots, these pups have been firefighters' pals for centuries. We asked breed experts and historians...

Here are some of the human-like traits you'll be surprised to discover in these shaggy red-haired great apes, our closest...

It’s probably much more frequent than you currently brush your dog’s teeth.

Lizards live much longer in captivity than in the wild. Here's how to ensure your pet will have a long...

Elephants are the largest land animals in the world and our fascination with these gentle giants has lasted for centuries....

Think kitties are low-maintenance? There are a few things to know about caring for a cat.

For starters are they whales, or sharks? These gentle giants are both beautiful and fascinating and we bet you didn't...

The late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin always appeared game for any wild encounter, but even he had a foe in...

Caring for an owl comes with a host of responsibilities that are way more intense than keeping a dog, cat,...

Some lizard species are called "monsters" or even "dragons," but they're not the scary reptiles pop culture has led us...

Dirty dog alert! We asked professional pet groomers how often you should bathe your dog—and got their top tips for...

Though zoos and aquariums have tried to house them, certain species of animals and fish have not survived in captivity....

Of the nine tiger species, three are already extinct, and the remaining six remain at risk of the same fate....

Turns out, there's more to the shark than sharp teeth and gills. Read on to learn about these misread sea...

Everywhere they live, tiger populations are threatened.

If you leave your favorite pet at home all day while you're working, don't fret—we found the most entertaining ways...

Misconceptions about these marine predators is putting shark populations—and the ocean ecosytem in general—at risk, say experts. How many of...

Like people, dogs experience anxiety from time to time. Sometimes it's easy to recognize the anxiety trigger—like a visit to...