ANIMALS

Cocaine Bear’s afterlife as a taxidermied tourist attraction is worthy of its own movie.

With their massive tails and iridescent colors, peacocks have long fascinated their human observers—and we’re still learning their secrets.

It’s called the flehmen response, a.k.a. “stinky face.”

Researchers thought the site of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster was unable to support life. But a bunch of wolves, deer, wild boars, bears, and foxes disagreed.

You may not be able to stop your cat from scratching, but you can try to prevent them from shredding your couch to bits or gouging the door frames so badly you have to forfeit your apartment’s security deposit. 

Owls are enigmatic birds, by turns mysterious, lovable, or spooky, depending on whom you ask. Here are some key facts about these wise guys.

Just because lions were depicted frequently in medieval art and design doesn’t mean they were depicted well.

It’s not that hard to make friends with a cat, if you know what to do.

If you’re planning an early February trip to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, you might want to know the difference between groundhogs and gophers.

The history of Groundhog Day stretches back hundreds of years. But, as it turns out, the furry animal isn’t the best at getting the forecast right.

Before 2003's 'Finding Nemo,' 'Dory fish' were best known by another name. Actually, several other names.

In HBO’s new series ‘The Last of Us,’ Cordyceps fungus has infected humanity, turning those unlucky enough to become hosts into clicking, screaming, mushroomy monsters. Here’s what you need to know about the real fungus.