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You can train your cat to play fetch—really.

It might take some time and effort (and treats), but many cats can be trained to retrieve objects. Here's what you need to know.

Emily Petsko


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Cats are undeniably smart, but do they have an understanding of their own identity? Researchers in Tokyo may have found the answer.

Jake Rossen




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He’s dealt with elaborate booby traps, KGB agents, and a face-melting artifact, but to Indiana Jones, nothing’s more unsettling than snakes. Lots of people can relate.

Mark Mancini






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The furry sentinels ward off vermin. They also sleep in empty stock boxes. But are they a health hazard?

Jake Rossen