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The Reason Your Cat Loves to Sit On Your Computer Keyboard

Just try to send an email.

The Reason Your Cat Loves to Sit On Your Computer Keyboard

26 Animals Who Ran Afoul of the Law

"I was framed!"

26 Animals Who Ran Afoul of the Law

Watch Birds As They Snatch Food in Slow Motion

Slow-motion footage of birds eating is strangely fascinating.

Watch Birds As They Snatch Food in Slow Motion

Why Do Cats Head Bump Humans?

A cat that nuzzles your head is essentially saying you're part of the team. A subordinate, but still part of the team.

Why Do Cats Head Bump Humans?

Why Are Dogs So Afraid of Vacuums?

She knows it's coming.

Surprise! Alligators Can Regrow Their Tails

Young alligators can regenerate their tails.

Bats Argue a Lot, According to Science

Bats can get cranky when they're being bothered by other bats.

Scientists Have Observed Octopuses "Punching" Fish Silly

Come get it.

Do Dogs Get Jealous of Each Other?

Photo by 🇸🇮 Janko Ferlič on Unsplash

11 Things You Might Not Know About Reindeer

Britain's only herd of free-ranging reindeer live in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park.

Watch: In 1948, Idaho Officials Sent 76 Beavers Parachuting Into Idaho’s Wilderness

A young beaver with all four feet firmly on the ground.

Fine Feathered Fiends: 6 Bizarre Turkey Attacks

Why did the turkey cross the road? To peck at your tires.

Watch as the Amazing Tailorbird ‘Sews’ Its Nest Together

These birds will put your sewing skills to shame.

What’s the Purpose of a Turkey’s Wattle?

A multipurpose bit of flesh.

Why Do Birds Sing at Dawn?

Birds like to do their crooning in the morning.

50 Fascinating Facts About Cats

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