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Why Do Dogs Drool?

Not all dogs drool, but when they do, bring a towel.

Why Do Dogs Drool?

Watching 15 Common Insects Fly in Slow Motion Is Fascinating and Kind of Terrifying

A hover fly living up to its name on a thistle.

Watching 15 Common Insects Fly in Slow Motion Is Fascinating and Kind of Terrifying

Meet Mr. Goxx, a Crypto-Trading Hamster Who Is Out-Investing Warren Buffet

This is not Mr. Goxx, but it's close enough.

Meet Mr. Goxx, a Crypto-Trading Hamster Who Is Out-Investing Warren Buffet

River Otters Are Attacking People in Alaska, and Experts Don't Know Why

This is the scariest photo of a river otter we could find.

River Otters Are Attacking People in Alaska, and Experts Don't Know Why

Your Cat Kind of Hates That You're Working From Home Now

The face greeting millions of telecommuters.

Why Do Cats Wiggle Their Butts Before They Pounce?

Shake it out.

The Real Reason Your Dog Likes to Roll Around in the Grass

NicolasMcComber/iStock via Getty Images (dog rolling in grass)

Why Do Dogs Have Dewclaws?

What does it dew?

How to Fix a Carpet Your Maniac Cat or Dog Has Destroyed

If you own a pet, a carpet like this won't look good for long.

Why Do Scorpions Glow Under UV Light? One Scientist Has Some Theories

A bark scorpion giving 'em the old razzle dazzle.

Octopuses Will Throw Things to Scare Off Unwelcome Guests

You want trouble? You can get trouble.

25 Fascinating Facts About Bobcats

A fierce, elusive bobcat.

6 Beautifully Ugly Animals

Would you let this star-nosed mole touch you with its schnoz?

A Walrus Named Wally Is Adorably Terrorizing Ireland

Wally has won over the hearts of people in Ireland. Even though he's sinking their boats.

Breaking News: Cats Don't Want to Work for Their Food

Cats like food when it's served without any hassle.

The Loneliest Whale: Documentary Chronicles a Search for the 52 Hertz Whale

Scientists from the expedition tagging whales in the Santa Barbara Channel.