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Common Misconceptions About Cats, From Why They Meow to Whether They Hate You

They've got places to be.

Common Misconceptions About Cats, From Why They Meow to Whether They Hate You

10 Funky Facts About Skunks

You best be avoiding this cute skunk right about now.

10 Funky Facts About Skunks

11 Fascinating Facts About Chipmunks

An Eastern chipmunk having a snack.

11 Fascinating Facts About Chipmunks

People on TikTok Are Barking at Their Dogs—And Animal Behaviorists Are Begging Them to Stop

Dogs aren't really into the whole social media thing.

People on TikTok Are Barking at Their Dogs—And Animal Behaviorists Are Begging Them to Stop

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

A bark scorpion giving 'em the old razzle dazzle.

10 Fascinating Facts About Pangolins

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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.

12 Fascinating Facts About Gila Monsters

You are getting dangerously close to this Gila monster.

Study Finds Spiders Are Victorious in Battles Against Snakes

Orb-weaver spider on web.

Why Do Cats Like to Slap and Swat at Things?

It's not waving hello.

Why Do Some Dogs Have a Pocket in Their Ears?

That little pouch in the dog's lower left ear is called a Henry's pocket.

On a Limb: How an Octopus Regrows Its Arms

Octopuses never have to say a farewell to arms for long.

5 Fast Facts About the Arapaima, Florida’s Latest Potential Invasive Species

An arapaima ready to retire in Florida.

Common Misconceptions About Evolution

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Surprise! Alligators Can Regrow Their Tails

Young alligators can regenerate their tails.