Pets & Animals

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...

Before you adopt, paws and reflect on the fees of owning a feline.

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....

A fever is slightly different for a dog than it is for a human.

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...

Vet bills, shelters, grooming, pet sitters, and more can take a huge bite out of your wallet. Here's the lowdown...

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...

It's probably not what you're thinking.

Is your favorite furry friend trying to tell you that they've got a dog ear infection? These are the signs...

It's a wild grammatical moose chase.

With the right care, you can enhance the quality—and quantity—of life for your furry friends.

We'll give you a few hints, starting with: They're not in alphabetical order. Just read the clues and try not...

Some creatures that live beneath the waves are bright, beautiful, and strange.

Keep every part of you away from the mouths of these creatures or you could be in for paralysis, delusions,...

These cats were in dire straights until their rescuers came along and gave them a second chance at life. Get...

Yes, there's a reason why the dog is scratching up your lawn!

Follow these dog park etiquette rules to ensure it stays a fun—and safe—space for you and your pooch

Have fur, will travel. Here's everything you need to know about the most pet-friendly airlines.

When you think of dinosaurs, do you still imagine giant gray scaly beasts that went extinct? Get ready to have...

The Earth's briny waters are full of life—some of it is truly strange and mysterious-looking.