ANIMALS

There’s more to frogs versus toads than meets the eye.

What’s the Difference Between Frogs and Toads?

Are frogs and toads really that different? Get the facts on their appearance, habitats, and breeding habits and learn how to tell them apart.

20 Things You Might Not Know About Giraffes

Discover 20 amazing facts about giraffes, from their sprinting speed to their unique sleeping habits.

What’s the Difference Between Bobcats and Lynx?

Both cats live in North America. Here's how to tell the difference between the two wild felines.

A green sea turtle swims in the waters off Maui.

20 Terrific Facts About Sea Turtles

Did you know that sea turtles can dive up to 3000 feet deep and migrate thousands of miles? Learn more intriguing facts about these incredible creatures.

This person is literally feeling their oats—but is that where the phrase came from?

Where Does the Phrase ‘Feeling One’s Oats’ Come From?

The idiom has little to do with playing with our food and more to do with equine diets.

35 Awesome Australian Slang Terms You Should Know

Australian English is more than just an accent. From ‘arvo’ to ‘yakka,’ learn fun and fascinating Australian slang terms to help you speak like a true Aussie.

The Southernmost part of the United States (or not).

Wild Misconceptions About Florida

Florida is known for its alligator sightings, weird crimes, and Disney World. But how much of what you think you know about the Sunshine State is true?

That’s a groundhog who was woken up too early.

Where Did Groundhog Day Come From?

Will the groundhog see its shadow? Uncover the history and folklore behind Groundhog Day and its connection to weather forecasting.

Cuttlefish have incredible powers of disguise.

Watch A Cuttlefish Camouflage Itself in an Underwater Living Room

In the ocean, cuttlefish are masters of disguise. But can they camouflage themselves in artificial environments, like human homes?

10 Hefty Facts About Moose

Explore some big facts about moose, from their antler combat to the mystery behind their declining populations.

Barking at nothing is a popular dog pastime.

Why Do Dogs Bark at Nothing?

Barking into the abyss is a frequent complaint of pet owners, but there's an explanation. (And no, it's not aliens.)

You can practically hear the hissing and growling.

How to Help Your Cats Get Along, According to an Expert

Cats can get aggressive when you introduce a new animal into the house. These expert tips from a cat trainer can help your pets get along.

Why go by the jellyfish’s English name when you could go with its more delightful French moniker instead?

15 Delightfully Descriptive French Animal Names

En français, the name for ‘jellyfish’ comes from a famous figure in Greek mythology—can you guess which one?

Cricket, grasshopper, or '50s sci-fi monster?

The Differences Between a Cricket and a Grasshopper, Explained

Grasshoppers and crickets belong to the same insect order. But they aren't the same species.

Where Does the Phrase ‘… And the Horse You Rode in On’ Come From?

Why are we still employing a kiss-off that references a near-obsolete form of transportation?

Two-toed and three-toed sloths? Not the same thing.

13 Chill Facts About Sloths

Why are sloths so slow? Discover these fascinating facts about sloths, from their unique anatomy to their surprising swimming abilities.

The late Bobi is facing scrutiny over his world's oldest dog title.

BarkGate: Guinness World Records Is Having Trouble Verifying the World’s Oldest Dog

At 31 years old, Bobi was supposed to have been the world’s oldest dog. Now Guinness isn’t so sure.

Responsible pet owners should follow his advice.

How Bob Barker’s Wife Inspired His Animal Advocacy

Bob Barker's 'The Price is Right' sign-off encouraging people to get their pets spayed and neutered was largely thanks to his wife, Dorothy Jo.

10 Wild Bigfoot Conspiracy Theories

Sasquatch sightings have been reported in every state but Hawaii over the course of several centuries. In the process, a number of bizarre theories have been put forth to explain how the mysterious beasts came to be—and how they manage to evade us.

What’s the Difference Between Pigeons and Doves?

What’s the actual scientific difference between the birds we call 'doves' and those we label 'pigeons'? The answer might surprise you.

The British Museum's professional mousing staff answered to names like Black Jack and Poppet.

When Cats Took Over the British Museum

Being a professional mouser for the British Museum in the 20th century came with some competitive benefits.

Your dog's adorable brown eyes were no mistake.

Why Do Most Dogs Have Brown Eyes?

The "buy her brown contacts pls" meme is backed up by evolutionary science.

A photo of a woman resembling Patty Hearst, with a weapon in hand, from the robbery of a bank by members of the Symbionese Liberation Army.

9 Infamous Kidnappings From History

On February 4, 1974, publishing heiress Patty Hearst was taken from her Berkeley, California, apartment—but Hearst is far from the only abduction case to have captured public attention.

11 “Eco-Horror” Movies that Shocked the 1970s

Mother Nature can be scary, as these films full of homicidal bunnies, pissed-off piranhas, and one mutated bear prove.

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