Do Wombats Use Their Butts as Deadly Weapons?
An important investigation of the muscular marsupials’ bony backsides.
An important investigation of the muscular marsupials’ bony backsides.
There are many reasons why horses might need shoes. There’s pretty much only one reason why cows don’t.
Studying chronic pain in cats just got easier thanks to these cute accessories.
Ever wonder why dogs love to dig holes? We asked an expert to explain the behavior—and how to stop it.
Uber just made it easy to see lions, cheetahs, and rhinos in South Africa.
The shelf-sized mammoth comes with three sets of tusks, including one with battle damage.
A new study shows that octopuses become bosses and fish become subordinates when the two species hunt together.
The antelopes’ annual migration has been called one of the seven natural wonders of Africa.
If you experience a violent reaction to Moo Deng’s cuteness, you’re not alone.
Yes, pet costumes are adorable. But they—along with candy and strangers at the door—can also be dangerous.
This cat proved that love knows no distance when he traveled hundreds of miles to be with his owners.
The deadly fungus has decimated bat populations across North America. But recently, scientists have found reasons to hope their efforts to save bats are working.
In the animal kingdom, it’s not that unusual to start out as one sex and end up as another.
Skip the lines and spend your next day at the zoo online instead.
According to experts, this behavior has a few explanations, but being a bully probably isn’t one of them. We also offer a few solutions for how to stop cats from knocking things over.
Watching your cat chase a laser pointer is undeniably hilarious, but these popular pet toys remain controversial. Here’s what the experts say.
Bathyphysa conifera, or the flying spaghetti monster, can grow several feet long.
Black cats, bats, and spiders commonly appear in people’s Halloween decorations. Here’s why.
A new study on tarantulas reveals surprising insights into their relationship with army ants.
Dogs love a good sensory experience. But letting them stick their head out of a moving car’s window is not a good idea. Here’s why.
The new discovery could change the way scientists think about shark predation.
The origins of the teddy bear involve President Theodore Roosevelt, a bear hunt, a political cartoon, and the owner of a candy shop in New York.
They basically share a genome, but chimps and bonobos have some not-so-subtle differences.
Strawberries, zucchini, carrots, and cucumbers are all safe for dogs to eat.