Elephant
African Elephants: The Largest Land Animal on Earth
Have you ever wondered what the world’s largest land animal might be? While some land animals (giraffes) might be taller,…
Elephant
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What Would You Do if a Shark Appeared Mere Feet From Your Kid?
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare. Imagine spotting a shark’s dorsal fin mere feet from where your daughter is swimming in…
Video
Fishermen Catch Monster Catfish Using This Unusual Bait
Catfish are a popular catch-and-release fish for extreme anglers. They are easy to catch, and their large size makes them…
Education
Exploring Animal Habitats: A Free 5-Day Unit Plan
Habitats are diverse environments where plants and animals live, providing natural resources that living things need to survive. From vast…
Education
A 5-Day Unit Plan on Owls: Nature’s Silent Hunters
Owls are cunning and mysterious nocturnal birds, and they are found in habitats around the world, sparking curiosity about their…
Animals
Goldendoodle
Bred to be the perfect hypoallergenic companion, this Golden Retriever and Poodle cross carries a few surprising secrets about its…
Animals
Chinese Crested Dog
With a flowing mane, bare skin that needs sunscreen, and a history spanning ancient trade routes and Hollywood dressing rooms,…
Cats
Decoding the Cat Stare: Communication Beyond Words
Don’t you wish your cat could speak to you sometimes? If that thought has ever crossed your mind, you are…
Cats
Why Do Cats Spray? Exploring the Reasons Behind This Common Behavior
Cats are among the most popular pets in the U.S. However, there is a common cat behavior that owners find…
Cats
Understanding Cat Sneezing: Common Causes and When to Worry
Why do cats sneeze? Like humans, there are several likely causes for releasing air explosively from the nose and mouth.…
Cats
How Much Sleep Is Normal for Cats? A Guide for Pet Owners
As every seasoned cat parent knows, cats sleep a lot. Chances are your furry feline is presently snoozing. Cats sleep…
Cats
The Unique Language of Cats: Meowing Explained
If you have a cat, you may have noticed that cats don’t meow at each other. Instead, they meow at…
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Your 2025 Guide to Animal Awareness Months
Animal awareness days provide rescue and wildlife groups with the opportunity to highlight public awareness and raise funds for animals…
Cats
Understanding and Addressing Your Cat’s Biting Behavior
Cats are known for their playful and curious nature which sometimes includes biting. While biting is an instinct for felines,…
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Bison Stampede in Yellowstone in Incredible Footage
Imagine sitting in your car on a bridge with a hundred massive bison charging towards you. As the bridge shakes,…
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This Wasp Didn’t Stand a Chance. Here’s Why.
It’s only recently, thanks to advances in molecular biology, that scientists have been able to learn more about how carnivorous…
Animals
Alaskan Shepherd
Part Arctic sled dog, part police-trained hero, this powerful hybrid carries a work ethic that most owners are completely unprepared…
Cats
Why Do Cats Purr? Exploring the Reasons Behind This Unique Behavior
Cats’ way of behaving and communicating is more challenging to understand than dogs’. Cats communicate in several ways. The most…
Animals
Mastiff
Julius Caesar wrote about them, Roman arenas featured them against lions and tigers, and ancient civilizations bred them for war.…
Cats
The 5 Reasons Cats Bite
Cats are adorable. These little furballs are excellent pets to keep, as they provide companionship and a host of other…
Articles
The Real Reason Cats Seem Scared of Cucumbers
Who could have guessed when the internet was invented that its primary purpose would be to entertain us with cat…
Animals
Alaskan Malamute
Bred by the Inuit to haul freight across brutal Arctic terrain, this massive, mask-faced dog now lives in suburban homes…
Animals
Havanese
Cuba's national dog charms everyone from Queen Victoria to hospital patients, yet keeping one healthy demands strict dietary rules and…
Cat Lists
The 9 Spotted Cat Breeds and Where They Came From
Spotted cat breeds are both rare and beautiful. They are popular with owners but can be expensive to purchase as…
Cats
Could We Use AI to Decode Cat Communication?: What Their Tails Really Mean
Could we use AI to translate animal sounds into human language? The idea sounds like something out of sci-fi, but…
News
New Study Finds This Bodily Function is Contagious Among Chimps
In a recent study by Kyoto University in Japan, researchers found that primates engage in socially contagious urination behaviors. Chimpanzees…
News
Hippo Attacks Three Suspected Poachers in National Park, Leaving One Dead
Three suspected poachers broke into Kruger National Park in South Africa at nightfall, but only two made it out of…
Cats
Why Do Cats Lick Themselves?
Cats spend as much as 50% of their waking hours licking themselves. But why do cats lick themselves? Licking is…
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This May Be the Strangest Mating Ritual Ever
Elk are the second largest animals in the deer family. Fully grown male elk, or bulls, average about five feet…
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Nightmare Rattlesnake Den or a Surprisingly Social Slumber Party?
A single rattlesnake can be rather unnerving, but just imagine stumbling upon a den teeming with dozens — or even…
Articles
Give Your Love A Valentine They’ll Never Lose Track Of ❤️
What is the most dreaded holiday, and why is it Valentine’s Day? In a few short weeks, you’ll either be…
Spider Facts
The 7 Types of Spider Webs and the Incredible Spiders That Make Them
Spider webs are made from a protein fiber which we call silk. It is both strong and stretchy but not…
Cats
The Instinctual Drive: Why Your Cat Hunts and Brings You Prey
When your cat goes outdoors, you may come home to a dead mouse, lizard, bird, or rabbit. My last indoor/outdoor…
Cats
Why Is Your Cat Making Biscuits (Kneading)?
You have probably wondered about your cat’s intriguing practice of kneading, or “making biscuits,” on a soft blanket. Why do…
Cats
Why Do Cats Have Tails?
Cats are very expressive animals, which help cat owners pick up on their moods quickly. Understanding the language of their…
Cats
Is Your Cat Panting? Here’s What It Could Mean
While it might not be unusual to see a dog panting to cool itself on a hot day, it elicits…
Alligator
Do Alligators Hibernate?
We often see documentaries or videos of alligators floating in the water with their eyes and nostrils out, sneakily waiting…
Cats
Why Do Cats Sleep With Us?
Every night, around midnight, my cat meows until I join her in bed (though she also sleeps all day). Then,…
Cats
Mystery Solved: Why Cats Stick Out Their Tongue
Cats tend to do strange things, and one of them is sticking out their tongues. As a cat owner, you…
Cats
Cat Vision: How Your Feline Views the World
Can cats see well at night? What about at a distance? Can cats see color? And if so, which ones?…
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The Fascinating Shape of a Sheep’s Pupils
Few people have spent time gazing into a sheep’s eyes, but if you have, you may have noticed something very…
Articles
Endangered and Overlooked: The Struggle to Save the Atlantic Humpback Dolphin
The Atlantic humpback dolphin (Sousa teuszii) is among the poorest understood oceanic mammals. There is a lack of historical and…
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Watch This Unexpected Guest Pay a Quick Visit to a Tucson Neighborhood
Most of us would be astounded to see a javelina race full speed through our neighborhood. However, in the Southwest,…
News
Elephants Not Allowed to Petition for Release in the U.S. Due to Non-Human Status
Outrage erupted among animal welfare activists after Colorado courts ruled that five captive elephants could not petition for release. An…
News
Canada Sends 15 Wolves to be Released in Colorado to Revitalize Populations
This week, more wolves were released in Colorado as part of an initiative to reintroduce the species to the state.…
News
Total Cat Chaos: Couple to Release Over a Dozen Felines into NYC Streets on Thursday
The Animal Project NYC is being challenged with a near-impossible task this week, attempting to find homes for more than…
News
What Caused More Than 400 Sea Turtles to Wash Ashore in India
Hundreds of dead, vulnerable sea turtles washed up on South Asian beaches last week near the city of Chennai, India.…
Blog
‘That’s a Big Pig!’ – The Prehistoric “Pig” That Was Taller Than a Horse
: The Entelodont, the largest prehistoric pig to inhabit North America in the Eocene Period, could grow up to the…
Video
This Arizona Mountain Pool is Like the Local Wildlife Water Cooler
An Arizona wildlife enthusiast was pleased and surprised to see so many different animals when he reviewed his trail camera…
Education
The Race is on to Save the Polar Bears
Polar bears are one of the most majestic, yet fearsome animals on the planet. The largest living species of bear…