Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
A dog that eats grass frantically may be trying to vomit—but the behavior doesn't automatically warrant a trip to the vet.
A dog that eats grass frantically may be trying to vomit—but the behavior doesn't automatically warrant a trip to the vet.
Felines seem to love giving their human friends a face full of cat butt. Should we be disgusted, or flattered?
Planting native flowers, shrubs, and trees instead of ornamentals or plain grass around your home has a number of long-term environmental benefits.
If your dog follows everywhere you go, don’t be too worried about it. The behavior indicates they see you in a positive light.
The tendency for dogs to steal, chew, and snuggle your shoe while dozing off is common across breeds, ages, and temperaments.
When it comes to rescuing endangered species, progress is an ongoing effort—but these plants and animals have made successful comebacks.
Brown marmorated stink bugs first popped up in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in the late 1990s—and now, they can invade your home by the thousands.
Though fur offers some protection, it's still possible for dogs to get sunburned.
Dachshund is actually made up of two smaller German words (dachs, which means “badger,” and hund, which means “dog”) and it's not pronounced “dash-hound.”
Cats do fart—but their flatulence is usually quiet. Veterinarians explain why.
Yorkshire Terrier dogs—better known as Yorkies—have a lot of personality packed into their tiny bodies. Learn more about this energetic breed and its history.
To city dwellers, it might seem that pigeons multiply magically: All the birds swooping down at us, or scurrying out of the way when we walk, are fully grown. How come we never see baby pigeons anywhere?
They can't put a ring on it, but when these animals find a mate, they're ready to commit.
The dime-sized insects require careful disposal in your home.
These adorably wrinkly-faced dogs have a rich history.
“Because it's adorable” is just an unintended side effect. There’s actually an evolutionary reason behind why dogs curl up to sleep.
The first time scientists encountered a platypus specimen, they thought the animal was a hoax. Read on for a few more things you might not have known about this quirky creature.
From tardigrades to T. Rex, this visualization puts the sizes of 150 animals into perspective.
Cats have attracted a lot of different superstitions over the years—some easier to believe than others.
Myth, hoax, or Mother Nature's freak accident? Here's the story of nearly every rat king ever discovered.
We can’t promise you’ll ever feel the same way about pasta, pools, or your own face.
Noble working doggos practically scream for scratches, but you must resist the urge.
French Bulldogs may have roots in England, but they’re now the most popular dog breed in the United States.
The story of Jack Black, the eccentric “rat and mole destroyer to her majesty.”