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14 Reasons You Should Consider Adopting an Older Dog
Make a dog's golden years truly golden when you forgo the typical puppy to give a senior dog a new...
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What Can You Give a Dog for Pain?
It's heartbreaking to see your dog in pain but should you give your dog medicine from your own stash?
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What Happens to Service Dogs When They Retire?
Yes, one option is adoption!
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Why Cicadas, Crickets, and Other Bugs Are So Loud
How is it possible that bugs, itty-bitty little bugs, make such loud noises?
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Do Sharks Really Smell Blood?
Sensitive cells and an enlarged olfactory bulb allow sharks to detect a small amount of blood in the water, but...
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12 Things You Didn’t Know Lizards Could Do
Leaping lizards! From ingenious ways to elude predators to even "flying," these cool creatures are capable of some pretty amazing...
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13 Panda Facts That Will Make You Love Them Even More
Because who doesn't want to know more about the most adorable animals on the planet?
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Is Rawhide Bad for Dogs?
Before you reward your dog with a chew toy, make sure you're not putting his or her health at risk.
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200+ Cute Cat Names You’ll Paws-itively Love
Deciding what to call your new feline friend can be hard. This list of cute cat names is here to...
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Decode Your Dog’s Behavior: 17 Dog Behaviors Explained
To better understand the furry goofball you call your best friend, find out what common dog behaviors mean, according to...
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Dog Tail Meanings: 16 Secrets Your Dog Is Communicating with Its Tail
Tail-wagging could mean your pup's happy to see you—or not. We asked dog behaviorists to decipher dog tail meanings, and...
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Why Are Dalmatians Fire Dogs? Historians Explain
From horse escorts to much-loved mascots, these pups have been firefighters' pals for centuries. We asked breed experts and historians...
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13 Ways Orangutans Are Just Like Humans
Here are some of the human-like traits you'll be surprised to discover in these shaggy red-haired great apes, our closest...
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How Often Should You Be Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth?
It’s probably much more frequent than you currently brush your dog’s teeth.
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How Long Do Lizards Live?
Lizards live much longer in captivity than in the wild. Here's how to ensure your pet will have a long...
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8 of the Most Endangered Elephants in the World
Elephants are the largest land animals in the world and our fascination with these gentle giants has lasted for centuries....
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12 Dangerous Mistakes Cat Owners Should Never Make
Think kitties are low-maintenance? There are a few things to know about caring for a cat.
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11 Whale Shark Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
For starters are they whales, or sharks? These gentle giants are both beautiful and fascinating and we bet you didn't...
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This Is the Only Animal That Terrified Steve Irwin
The late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin always appeared game for any wild encounter, but even he had a foe in...
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9 Reasons You Shouldn’t Keep an Owl as a Pet
Caring for an owl comes with a host of responsibilities that are way more intense than keeping a dog, cat,...
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10 Reasons Lizards Are Misunderstood and Why We Need Them
Some lizard species are called "monsters" or even "dragons," but they're not the scary reptiles pop culture has led us...
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How Often You Need to Wash Your Dog, According to Professional Dog Groomers
Dirty dog alert! We asked professional pet groomers how often you should bathe your dog—and got their top tips for...
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9 Animals You’ll Never See at a Zoo
Though zoos and aquariums have tried to house them, certain species of animals and fish have not survived in captivity....
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The Most Endangered Tigers in the World
Of the nine tiger species, three are already extinct, and the remaining six remain at risk of the same fate....
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19 Fascinating (and Reassuring) Facts About Sharks
Turns out, there's more to the shark than sharp teeth and gills. Read on to learn about these misread sea...
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How Many Tigers Are Left in the World?
Everywhere they live, tiger populations are threatened.
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Smart Ways to Keep Your Pet Happy While You’re at Work All Day
If you leave your favorite pet at home all day while you're working, don't fret—we found the most entertaining ways...
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10 Shark Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
Misconceptions about these marine predators is putting shark populations—and the ocean ecosytem in general—at risk, say experts. How many of...
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How to Calm an Anxious Dog (Without Medication)
Like people, dogs experience anxiety from time to time. Sometimes it's easy to recognize the anxiety trigger—like a visit to...