ANIMALS

Athena, a 1.5-year-old two-toed sloth, may help the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., launch a successful sloth breeding program.

A North Carolina rescue kitten that bears a striking resemblance to Baby Yoda has taken the internet by storm.

Birds take care of their bodily functions a little differently than we humans do—and sometimes seem to use them as a weapon for attacking enemies.

When Theodore Roosevelt moved into the White House in 1901, he brought with him his wife, his six children, and one of the widest (and wildest) menageries Washington, D.C. has ever seen.

All dogs are good dogs, but if we have to pick, these are some of the best pooches of the past 10 years.

In 1983, a prized racehorse named Shergar was abducted at gunpoint from his stable in Ireland and held for ransom. Decades later, no one is quite sure why.

From big cats to tiny fish, the collection of animals named for Theodore Roosevelt is eclectic—just like our adventurous 26th president.

After thousands of 'penis fish,' or fat innkeeper worms, washed up on the shores of California, one aquarium decided to give people an up-close-and-personal look at the phallic annelid via livestream.

Your furry friend can exhibit positive or negative emotions on their face, but it takes a special breed of human to be able to recognize them.

If you have a cat at home, you'll need to follow these tips for setting up a cat-friendly Christmas tree for the holidays.

Pink flamingos mingle with guests during yoga sessions at the Baha Mar Resort, lending a helping beak when necessary.

Dogs that dig into the ground after relieving themselves aren't trying to bury their waste. They're leaving a fecal message for other dogs.