Dogs
71-Year-Old Woman Fatally Mauled: Spotlight on Dog Attack Dangers
Walking to work isn’t something you would consider overly dangerous, but that wasn’t the case for a 71-year-old woman from…
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The Annual Crab Migration That Stops Traffic on Christmas Island
Visit Christmas Island this fall to see one of the most incredible natural animal encounters of your life: the annual…
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Smells Chickens Hate and Why Farmers Use Them
All animals respond to scents differently. Where some enjoy wild herbs and spices, others find them repulsive. Even the smells…
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5 Telltale Signs Your Cat Is Depressed
When doctors first prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) for my cat, I was floored. I had known there was something underlying going…
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Is Your Hedgehog Unhappy? Here’s How to Tell.
Recognizing when a hedgehog is unhappy is critical for their health, well-being, and longevity. These animals are solitary by nature,…
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Have You Ever Seen a Flower Fly Drink Nectar?
Macrophotography gives us the opportunity to appreciate just how amazing nature is, even though we rarely see it in such…
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Why Red Pandas Sometimes Tolerate Being Petted
There is something incredible going on in this Instagram post with footage captured in a zoo or wildlife sanctuary. It…
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The Brutal Survival Strategy of African Social Spiders
As far as nature is concerned, once you have raised your kids to be independent adults, there is little point…
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Why Crocodiles Are Faster in Water Than You Think
Crocodiles are fearsome creatures. Their wide jaws and sharp teeth, capable of biting through almost anything, are more than enough…
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How Remoras Benefit from Riding Sharks and Whales
Remoras, commonly known as suckerfish, are famous for their clingy behavior. As their name suggests, they often suction themselves onto…
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Why Is This Wolf Spider Wearing Its Babies?
Animal and insect parents have different ways of taking care of their babies. Kangaroos have a pouch for their babies,…
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How to Know If Your Goat Is Sick
Goats may look tough, climbing rocks and thriving in places where other livestock might falter, but beneath that hardy exterior,…
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Harris Hawks Band Together to Hunt for Prey
The Harris hawk is an amazing hunter with unique adaptations that make it one of the best hunters in the…
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5 Signs Your Guinea Pig Is Stressed Out
Guinea pigs may be small, but their emotions are anything but. They’re gentle little things that do best in calm,…
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The 10 Most Loved Animals in the World
Animals inspire all kinds of positive emotions in humans from curiosity to compassion to love. Today’s video showcases A-Z-Animal’s list…
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Could a Gorilla Beat a Lion in a Fight?
Lions and gorillas are both powerful predators in Africa, and a confrontation between them could realistically happen where their habitats…
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Penguins Show Remarkable Recognition Skills in Large Colonies
Penguins are extremely social animals that gather in hundreds or thousands at a time. Their sociability leads to some cute…
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The Key Differences Between Male and Female Chimps
Male and female chimpanzees differ in striking ways—not only in their physical build but also in how they organize their…
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Deer Rut Behavior in California: What to Expect This Season
Even though California has the biggest population and some of the biggest cities in the country, 97 percent of its…
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What Dog Parents Should Know About Cremation Services
When a dog is adopted, the furthest thing from a pet parent’s mind is cremation. As dogs provide companionship and…
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Wild Animals That Call the John Muir Trail Home
This iconic American trail takes hikers over 200 miles through some of California’s most beautiful and remote country. The John…
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How to Tell If Your Bird Is Lonely
Keeping a bird as a pet can be a fun, rewarding experience. Birds that are kept as pets are chosen…
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How New Smyrna Beach Lived Up to Its Shark Bite Capital Name in 2024
Not all shark bites are the same. Provoked bites occur when people handle, feed, or otherwise interact with a shark.…
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How Argentine Ants Built the Largest Colony on Earth
One wonders what would happen if humans collaborated like ants. While humans have strong individual streaks, ants seem to almost…
Animal Lists
Blind but Brilliant: 5 Animals Without Eyes and Their Surprising Senses
It should be known that not every animal has eyes. Most animal species (especially invertebrates like nematodes, annelids, flatworms, sponges,…
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Most Common Disease-Spreading Insects Found Around US Homes
Insects are a common culprit for the spread of disease. Unfortunately, these tiny pests live among us all, and avoiding…
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Why Chickens Sing Egg Songs and Other Quirky Bird Behaviors
Chickens are captivating creatures with a variety of quirky behaviors. Check out their world, and you’ll find that these common…
Bear
The Largest Bear Ever: A Giant That Dwarfed Today’s Kodiaks
The prehistoric Arctotherium angustidens was the largest bear ever known, dwarfing even today’s massive Kodiak and polar bears. Weighing as…
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How to Watch the Connecticut Deer Rut Safely This November
Every November, Connecticut’s woodlands and fields come alive with the drama of the white-tailed deer breeding season, called the rut.…
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How a Florida House Cat Helped Scientists Find New Viruses
Almost every indoor/outdoor cat worth its salt will bring home presents in the form of mice. Little do most cat…
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A Look at the World’s Oldest Dogs: Canine Longevity Legends
The oldest dogs from various popular breeds lived to around the same age, showing that while some breeds may have…
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Europe’s Most Astonishing Wildlife: Species You Can’t Miss
How do animals that inhabit the Northern Hemisphere in the Americas compare to those that traverse the terrain of Europe?…
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There’s an Increase in Snake Bites in Central North Carolina. Here’s Why.
In recent years, doctors in central North Carolina have noticed a troubling pattern: more patients are arriving in emergency rooms…
Hamster
How to Tell If Your Hamster Is Unhappy
When many people think about getting a starter pet, a hamster is often what comes to mind. They’re small, adorable,…
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How to Rid Your Home of Mice Once and For All
Spotting a mouse in your home can be a distressing sight. Not only are these pests unwelcome visitors that can…
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These 7 Sounds Will Drive Bats Crazy
Bats have sensitive hearing and often rely on it for echolocation. Since many bats have poor eyesight, they depend on…
Bearded Dragon Facts
Bearded Dragon Poop: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know
The bearded dragon, a reptile native to Australia, is known for its calm temperament and has become a popular pet…
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Alaska Bear Attack Reminds Residents to Take Safety Precautions
According to the World Animal Foundation, a person has a 1 in 2.1 million chance of being attacked by a…
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Survivor Fights Off Spotted Hyenas in the Wilderness
Spend a night in the African bush and you can hear them calling, just out beyond the edges of your…
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Get to Know the Coachwhip Snake: One of Nature’s Fastest Reptiles
A member of the whip snake genus, the coachwhip is a native snake of the Americas, characterized by its long-slender…
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This Playful Bear Was Caught Breaking into Parked Vehicles
Car break-ins are typically the result of human perpetrators in search of cash or other valuables. However, a certain animal…
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This National Dog Walker Appreciation Day, Celebrate the Unsung Heroes of Our Sidewalks
Today (September 8) marks National Dog Walker Appreciation Day, a moment to recognize the people who keep tails wagging and…
Snake Facts
The 11 Most Snake-Infested States in America
The United States is home to a large number of snake species! As you might imagine, these snakes aren’t distributed…
Education
Incredible Insects: A Free Downloadable Unit Plan for Kids
Insects, the largest, most diversified group of invertebrate animals in the world, can be found in nearly every habitat and…
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Find Out Where Feral Hogs Have Invaded in the U.S.
Feral hogs have become a big problem across much of the United States. If you don’t live in an area…
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These Creatures Make Amazing Emotional Support Animals
These Creatures Make Amazing Emotional Support Animals
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Discover the Largest Great White Sharks Ever Recorded in American Waters
Watch this exciting video as we track the biggest great white sharks swimming in the oceans today. Learn about famous…
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This Massive Alligator is the Biggest Ever Caught on the Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is home to the alligator, one of the most fierce predators in North America. These big reptiles…
Comparison
Female vs. Male Hummingbird: What Are the Differences?
Known for being beautiful and fast, Hummingbirds are among the world’s smallest birds. The largest of these jewel-toned beauties weighs…
Hummingbird Facts
Discover the 10 Longest Hummingbirds in the World
Hummingbirds are so called because of the buzzing sound their wings make while in flight. These brightly colored, tiny fliers…