ANIMALS

How Many Ants Are There in the World? Scientists Did the Math

The number of ants in the world is so large you’ll probably have trouble picturing it.

9 Facts About the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The breed was named after King Charles II.

5 Facts About American Bobtail Cats

The American Bobtail is a large, muscular cat with a “bobbed” tail that stems from a natural genetic mutation.

Why Do Dogs Eat Dirt?

Some dogs munch on dirt the way humans dig into ice cream. But why?

How well do you know humankind's best friend?

42 Amazing Facts About Dogs

Detox from the world by learning more about the animal that humorist Josh Billings called "the only thing on Earth that loves you more than you love yourself."

Orcas Are Ramming Sailboats Off the European Coast

The killer whales are playing a dangerous game with boaters, and scientists aren't sure why.

15 Dog Breeds With Long Lifespans

Though it’s impossible to predict the age your dog will reach, some breeds do live to be older than others.

The 20 Worst Dog Breeds to Share a Bed With

These dog breeds pose the greatest risk to your bed sheets and sleep quality.

4000 Rescued Beagles Bred for Testing Are Arriving at Shelters Across the Country

Beagles that have spent their whole lives in an abusive breeding facility are looking for their first real homes.

6 Wholesome Facts About Terrifying Animals

These creatures might just warm your heart with their surprisingly wholesome behavior.

Why Do Baby Deer Have Spots?

A baby deer’s white spots aren’t there to make it look extra cute.

It's not even close to being this glamorous.

How Do Oysters Make Pearls?

It sometimes starts with a grain of sand—but not always.

How Many Teeth Do Sharks Have?

The answer to how many teeth a shark has is surprisingly complicated.

Tiger swallowtail butterfly on a yellow flower.

10 Surprising Facts About Butterflies

Some butterflies drink tears, eat poop, wear false heads, and kill to survive.

They're a lot happier when Cruella de Vil isn't trying to turn them into a coat.

11 Facts About Dalmatians

You may have seen this spotted dog on the back of a fire truck or in the movies, but how much do you know about this unusual breed?

10 Colorful Facts About Chameleons

You probably know that these lizards can change their skin color, but they’ve got plenty of other tricks as well.

Your guide to having a healthy fear of nature is here.

Mamadou Ndiaye Talks the Wild Wildlife of '100 Animals That Can F-cking End You'

Ndiaye's new book lays out why you should fear snails and why great whites aren't the kings of the sea.

8 Facts About Russian Blue Cats

Get to know the shy—but beautiful—gray kitty.

That's 'vahy-muh-rah-ner' to you, not 'why-muh-rah-ner.'

10 Commonly Mispronounced Dog Breeds

Even dog lovers get tongue-tied by these hard-to-say breed names.

A brown bear fishing at Katmai National Park in 2018.

Katmai National Park’s Brown Bears Are Busy Bulking Up for Fat Bear Week—And You Can Livestream Their Progress

The 24/7 live cams show the bears fishing for salmon and relaxing on river shores.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Grizzly Bears (But Should)

They can run faster than Usain Bolt.

Where Do Hamsters Come From?

Even if you've never owned one, you've surely seen Golden Hamsters available for sale in pet stores, or scurrying around in a glass tank in a grade school classroom. But how did they get there?

'Rowdy' the Cat, At Large for Weeks at Boston's Airport, Has Finally Been Apprehended

Rowdy spent three weeks running wild in the terminal after escaping from her crate.

A humpback whale in clear tropical waters

12 Fascinating Facts About Whales

We still have a lot to learn about these beasts of the deep.

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