Animals

From Benjamin the thylacine to Lonesome George the Pinta Island Tortoise, these endlings had an unfortunate claim to fame.

Regretful pet owners can drop off their fish, no questions asked.

The law was inspired by a special spaniel named Lucy.

Most of our feathered friends can sing, but only a few can talk. And if those talkers witness something naughty, they might just tell on you.

Take a deep dive into the butterfly's family tree.

But instead of eating brains, it kills mutated cells.

The truth behind the trope.

The six rooks pecking at litter within the Puy du Fou theme park in Les Epesses, France, aren't unwelcome pests: They're part of the staff.

Some insects can't hold their liquor.

The salary includes a house with a garden and an ocean view.

They're lovable AND limber.

They say that a dog is man's best friend, but these writers found solace—and occasional inspiration—in feline companions.

They're some of the most jumpy creatures on the African savanna (in more ways than one).

Not all dogs have what it takes to be Lassie.

They're not attracted to dirt, but you should still clean up your clutter.

If they did, it would be a basketball-sized elimination.

It's also called the peacock tarantula, but you may want to think twice before picking one up.

Here's the one thing they've never been able to film.

Every photo shared helps raise awareness of the vulnerable species.

What's the correct way to describe a group of your favorite animal? A "bunch of worms" may sound like a lazy descriptor, but it's correct.

It was even a protected species until 2005.

Here's why you shouldn't rely on the seven-year rule.

Sharks aren't the mindless manhunters movies make them out to be.

They don't reach maturity until they're 25.